Definition
To cause serious damage, disruption, or problems for something; to have a severely negative impact on something.
严重破坏或损害
The storm played merry hell with the coastal areas.
这场暴风雨严重破坏了沿海地区。
The system upgrade played merry hell with my computer.
系统升级严重影响了我的电脑。
The constant stress played merry hell with his health.
持续的压力严重影响了他的健康。