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devastating

形容词

UK/ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ/
US/ˈdev.ə.steɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

定义 devastating 形容词

damage(破坏)

  1. C2

    causing severe damage or destruction

    可怖的；具有破坏性的

    • The explosion in the city center had a devastating impact on local businesses.

      市中心的爆炸对当地企业造成了毁灭性的影响。

    • The storm caused devastating damage to the coastal areas.

      风暴对沿海地区造成了毁灭性的破坏。

    • The earthquake left many villages in ruins, creating a scene of devastating destruction.

      地震使许多村庄成为废墟，造成了毁灭性的破坏景象。

emotion(情感)

  1. C1

    causing someone to feel shocked and extremely upset

    可怖的；伤心的

    • She was devastated when she heard the news.

      她听到这个消息时感到非常震惊。

    • The devastating news plunged the whole community into grief.

      这个令人震惊的消息使整个社区陷入悲痛之中。

    • Losing the game was a devastating setback for them.

      输掉比赛对他们来说是一个毁灭性的挫折。

effect(影响)

  1. describing a personal quality that has an overwhelming effect

    惊人的；令人震慑的；非凡的

    • Her speech had a devastating power that moved everyone in the audience.

      她的演讲具有震撼人心的力量，感动了在场的每一个人。

    • He has a devastating charm that attracts everyone to him.

      他有一种令人无法抗拒的魅力，吸引了每个人。

    • She showed a devastating talent in the competition.

      她在比赛中展现了惊人的天赋。