1·From the standpoint of truth the heart need not worry itself so; for nothing compels it to wear itself to tatters.
从事实的观点来看,心不必那样地忧虑,因为没有什么东西强使它裂成碎片。
2·You had your rudder broken many a time, my boat, and your sails torn to tatters. Often had you drifted towards the sea, dragging anchor, and heeded not.
我的小船呵,你的舵几经损毁,帆也破成碎片,你常常飘向海洋,拖着铁锚,你并不在意。
3·The beggar's shirt was in tatters.
这乞丐的衣服已成了碎片。