devastate
US /ˈdev.ə.steɪt/
UK /ˈdev.ə.steɪt/
1.
摧毀, 破壞
destroy or ruin (something)
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The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
颶風摧毀了沿海城鎮。
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The fire completely devastated the forest.
大火徹底摧毀了森林。
2.
使…悲痛欲絕, 使…震驚
cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief
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The news of his death devastated his family.
他去世的消息使他的家人悲痛欲絕。
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She was completely devastated by the betrayal.
她被背叛徹底擊垮了。