devastate

US /ˈdev.ə.steɪt/
UK /ˈdev.ə.steɪt/
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1.

摧毁, 破坏

destroy or ruin (something)

:
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
飓风摧毁了沿海城镇。
The fire completely devastated the forest.
大火彻底摧毁了森林。
2.

使…悲痛欲绝, 使…震惊

cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief

:
The news of his death devastated his family.
他去世的消息使他的家人悲痛欲绝。
She was completely devastated by the betrayal.
她被背叛彻底击垮了。