1.(small piece)+of paper, meat碎片；细条；+of fabric布条；布头
He put the shreds of paper in the bin.他把碎纸片放进了垃圾箱。
2.+of truth, evidence一点儿；少量；些许
There isn't a shred of evidence to support the theory.这个理论没有一丝证据支持。
3.to tear sb/sth to shreds or to rip sb/sth to shreds
+ letter, fabric, clothing把某物撕成碎片
Cursing, he took the paper from her hand and tore it to shreds.他一边咒骂着一边把她手中的文件夺过来, 撕成碎片。
(criticize)严厉批评某人
(defeat)彻底战胜某人/某物