devastating

• 形容某事物造成严重而压倒性的破坏、毁灭或情感上的创伤。也可形容令人震惊或极具冲击力的事物。

Describes something that causes severe and overwhelming damage, destruction, or emotional distress.

1. Causing great destructionB2formal

   Causing severe and widespread damage or destruction.

   毁灭性的

   • The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
   • The hurricane left a devastating trail of destruction.
   • The war was devastating for the entire region.

   同义词catastrophicdestructivedisastrousravagingruinouswrecking

   反义词beneficialconstructiveprotectiverestorative

2. Causing great emotional painB2formal

   Causing overwhelming shock, grief, or distress.

   毁灭性的

   • The news of her death was devastating to her family.
   • He suffered a devastating loss in the accident.
   • The breakup was emotionally devastating for her.

   同义词agonizingcrushingdistressingharrowingoverwhelmingshatteringtraumatic

   反义词comfortingconsolingreassuringsoothing

3. Extremely effective or powerfulB2informal

   Very effective, powerful, or impressive, often in a negative or overwhelming way.

   毁灭性的

   • Her devastating wit left everyone speechless.
   • The boxer delivered a devastating punch to his opponent.
   • The team's devastating performance secured them the championship.

   同义词crushingeffectiveforcefuloverwhelmingpotentpowerfulstaggeringstunningtellingwithering

   反义词feebleimpotentineffectivepowerlessweak

• 动词，用于描述造成严重破坏、损害或使人受到极大情感打击的行为。

A verb used to describe the act of causing great destruction, damage, or overwhelming emotional distress.

1. Destroy or ruinB2formal

   To cause severe and widespread damage or destruction to something.

   摧毁

   • The earthquake devastated the entire city.
   • The fire devastated acres of forest.
   • The war devastated the country's infrastructure.

   同义词demolishdesolatedestroylevelravagerazeruinshatterwastewreck

   反义词buildconstructcreaterehabilitaterenewrepairrestore

2. Overwhelm emotionallyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel extreme shock, grief, or distress.

   使精神崩溃

   • She was devastated by the news of her friend's accident.
   • The loss of his job devastated him.
   • The team was devastated after losing the championship game.

   同义词crushdesolatedistressoverwhelmshattershockstuntraumatize

   反义词cheercomfortconsoledelightencouragereassureuplift