be torn between — to be unable to decide between two choices or options
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be unable to decide between two choices or options
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi tɔːrn bɪˈtwiːn/
Korean meaning: 두 가지 선택 사이에서 갈등하다, 망설이다
Korean pronunciation: 비 **톤** 비**트윈**
Example Sentences
- I'm torn between ordering pizza and pretending to be healthy with a salad.
- He was torn between his dream job in Paris and his fear of French pronunciation.
- Students are often torn between studying hard and maintaining their social life.
be torn between
NOUN//bi tɔːrn bɪˈtwiːn//
to be unable to decide between two choices or options
She is torn between two job offers, frozen with both letters in her hands.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'torn'은 '찢어진'이라는 뜻으로, 마음이 두 방향으로 찢어지듯 갈등하는 상태를 표현합니다.
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📝Examples
“I'm torn between ordering pizza and pretending to be healthy with a salad.”
“He was torn between his dream job in Paris and his fear of French pronunciation.”
“Students are often torn between studying hard and maintaining their social life.”
“The CEO was torn between expanding globally and focusing on domestic markets.”
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