devastate

動詞

1. 1

   摧毀、破壞、蹂躪

   The earthquake devastated several villages along the coast.

   那場地震摧毀了沿岸的好幾個村落。

2. 2

   使震驚、使悲痛欲絕常用被動

   She was devastated by the news of his sudden death.

   聽到他驟逝的消息，她悲痛欲絕。

3. 3

   重創、打擊

   The new tariffs could devastate the island's tourism industry.

   新的關稅可能會重創本島的觀光業。