ravage

摧毁、蹂躏、肆虐常用被动

The coastal towns were ravaged by a series of powerful storms.

沿海的城镇被一连串强烈的风暴摧毁。

掠夺、洗劫

Invading troops ravaged the countryside for food and livestock.

入侵的军队为了粮食和牲畜洗劫了乡间。

破坏、损害、摧残常用复数

Her skin showed few signs of the ravages of time.

她的皮肤几乎看不出岁月摧残的痕迹。