torpedo
n
(pl ~es) tube-shaped explosive underwater missile launched against ships by submarines, aircraft or surface ships 鱼雷. torpedo, v (pt, pp torpedoed, pres p torpedoing)[Tn]
1 attack or sink (a ship) with a torpedo or torpedoes 用鱼雷袭击或击沉(船).
2 (fig 比喻) wreck or ruin (a policy, an event, an institution, etc) 破坏(政策、 事情、 制度等)
accused the union of torpedoing the negotiations 谴责工会破坏谈判.
Shylock must promise to leave the money upon his death to his daughter and her husband.
夏洛克必须答应在他死后把这笔财产留给他的女儿和女婿。
Being a good listener means much more than just listening with ears. Eyes mean that I should look at you while you are speaking as a sign of respect. In other words I should not watch TV, or look over your shoulder at other people while we are talking