rive

动词 rive:

1. tear or be torn violently
   同义词：rend, rip, pull
2. separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
   同义词：cleave, split

rive

v.（动词）
rived,riv.en[rv.…n] 也作 rived riv.ing,rives
v.tr.（及物动词）
To rend or tear apart.
劈开，撕开
To break into pieces, as by a blow; cleave or split asunder.
击碎，撕碎：使成碎片，如通过打击；劈成或撕成碎片
To break or distress (the spirit, for example).
使伤心，使（如精神）压抑
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To be or become split.
使分开，使劈开

来源：
Middle English riven
中古英语 riven
from Old Norse rofa
源自 古斯堪的纳维亚语 rofa