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Headword(English)
IPA(Pronunciation)
【GA】/ˈbætərd ænd tɔrn/ 【RP】/ˈbætəd ænd tɔːn/ 【AU】/ˈbætəd ænd tɔːn/ 【NZ】/ˈbætəd ænd tɔːn/ 【CA】/ˈbætərd ænd tɔrn/
Meaning(English)
The phrase "battered and torn" means that something has been heavily damaged or worn out, usually as a result of being used or abused over time. It suggests that the object or person in question has endured a lot of physical or emotional hardship, leading to visible signs of wear and tear.