devastate
US /ˈdev.ə.steɪt/
UK /ˈdev.ə.steɪt/
1.
摧毁, 破坏
destroy or ruin (something)
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The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
飓风摧毁了沿海城镇。
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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
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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绝。
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She was completely devastated by the betrayal.
她被背叛彻底击垮了。