| 释义 |
bust someone up bust up1. To come apart in pieces. The house is so old that the plaster on this wall has busted up—there are bits of it all over the floor.2. To end a partnership of some kind, often a romantic relationship. I'm so sad to hear that Mara and John busted up—I thought those two would be together forever. The Beatles busting up is considered a pivotal moment in rock history.3. To induce the end of a partnership of some kind, often a romantic relationship. I heard that constant dishonesty busted up their marriage.4. To physically attack someone, as with punches and other blows, such that they suffer significant injury. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "bust" and "up." The captain of the football team swore he would bust me up if I ever talked to his girlfriend again. I can't believe that skinny kid busted up the school bully!See also: bust, upbust someone up1. tv. to cause lovers to separate; to break up a pair of lovers, including married persons. (Bust is a nonstandard form of burst meaning “break (apart)” here.) Mary busted up Terri and John. 2. tv. to beat someone up; to batter someone. You want me to bust you up? See also: bust, someone, up |