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单词 rive
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rive in British English

(raɪv)
verbWord forms: rives, riving, rived, rived or riven (ˈrɪvən) (usually passive)
1. 
to split asunder
a tree riven by lightning
2. 
to tear apart
riven to shreds
3.  archaic
to break (the heart) or (of the heart) to be broken
Word origin
C13: from Old Norse rīfa; related to Old Frisian rīva

rive in American English

(raɪv)
verb transitiveWord forms: rived, rived or ˈriven, ˈriving
1. 
to tear apart; rend
2. 
to split; cleave
3. 
to break or dismay (the heart, spirit, etc.)
verb intransitive
4. 
to be or become rived
Word origin
ME riven < ON rifa < IE base *rei-, to tear, slit > rift1, reap, row1

Examples of 'rive' in a sentence
rive

Is this a country riven by class hatred?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
His work on class disputed the common portrait of Britain as a society riven by class conflict.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
He will say that society is riven with irresponsibility, selfishness and a lack of responsibility.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
His Government has unusually broad support in a country riven by clan loyalties.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Opening at the turn of the last century, it shows a society riven by hypocrisy and deceit.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Families and friendship groups have been riven by the split between Leave and Remain.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This week his controversial healthcare plan, which has riven his country and seen him accused of socialism, was finally passed.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Leaving now undermines completely the US military's efforts to nurture stability and democracy in this deeply riven society.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
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