ravage

• 名词，常以复数形式 ravages 出现，指某事物（如时间、战争或疾病）造成的破坏性或损害性后果。

A noun, often used in the plural form 'ravages', referring to the destructive or damaging effects of something, such as time, war, or disease.

不规则复数

1. Destructive actionC1formal

   The severe and destructive effects of something, often used in plural form.

   破坏性行为

   • The ravages of war left the city in ruins.
   • The forest showed the ravages of the wildfire.
   • The old building had suffered the ravages of time and neglect.

   同义词damagedesolationdestructiondevastationhavocruinwaste

• 动词，表示造成严重而广泛的破坏或毁坏，也可指大肆掠夺、洗劫。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing severe and extensive damage or destruction to something.

1. To destroy or damage severelyC1formal

   To cause extensive destruction or ruin to something, often through violent or aggressive means.

   蹂躏

   • The invading army ravaged the countryside, leaving nothing behind.
   • The hurricane ravaged the coastal towns, destroying homes and infrastructure.
   • Years of war have ravaged the region's economy and landscape.

   同义词demolishdespoildestroydevastatepillageruinsackwreck

   反义词buildconserveconstructpreserveprotectrepairrestorespare

2. To plunder or pillageC1formal

   To make a destructive raid on a place, typically during wartime, stealing or destroying property.

   洗劫

   • The Vikings ravaged the monastery, taking gold and treasures.
   • The soldiers ravaged the village, burning houses and taking supplies.
   • Historical accounts describe how the invaders ravaged the city.

   同义词despoillootpillageplunderraidransacksack

   反义词conservedefendguardpreserveprotect