devastating
US /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

形容词
1.
毁灭性的, 破坏性的, 令人震惊的
highly destructive or damaging
示例:
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The hurricane caused devastating damage to the coastal towns.
飓风给沿海城镇造成了毁灭性的破坏。
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The news of her death was absolutely devastating.
她去世的消息真是毁灭性的。
2.
令人震惊的, 令人痛苦的
causing great shock or distress
示例:
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The divorce had a devastating effect on their children.
离婚对他们的孩子产生了毁灭性的影响。
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His sudden departure was a devastating blow to the team.
他的突然离去对球队来说是一个毁灭性的打击。
3.
毁灭性的, 极具影响力的
highly effective or impressive
示例:
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She delivered a devastating critique of his performance.
她对他的表现提出了毁灭性的批评。
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He has a devastating serve in tennis.
他在网球方面有毁灭性的发球。
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