devastate

动词

1. 1

   摧毁、破坏、蹂躏

   The earthquake devastated several villages along the coast.

   那场地震摧毁了沿岸的好几个村落。

2. 2

   使震惊、使悲痛欲绝常用被动

   She was devastated by the news of his sudden death.

   听到他骤逝的消息，她悲痛欲绝。

3. 3

   重创、打击

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

   新的关税可能会重创本岛的观光业。