ravaging

• 形容造成严重而大规模的破坏、损害或毁灭。

Describes something that causes severe and widespread damage or destruction.

1. Destructive and devastatingC1formal

   Causing severe damage, destruction, or ruin, often in a widespread manner.

   毁灭性的

   • The ravaging storm left the coastal town in ruins.
   • Ravaging wildfires destroyed thousands of acres of forest.
   • The disease had a ravaging effect on the local population.

   同义词calamitouscatastrophicdamagingdestructivedevastatingdisastrousharmfulruinous

   反义词beneficialconstructivehelpfulrestorative

• 名词，指造成严重而大规模的破坏或毁坏的行为，常通过抢劫或暴力手段进行。

A noun referring to the act of causing severe and widespread damage or destruction, often through plundering or violent force.

不可数

1. Destructive plunderingC1formal

   The act of causing severe damage or destruction, often through violent or excessive force.

   破坏性掠夺

   • The ravaging of the ancient city by invaders left it in ruins.
   • The forest suffered from the ravaging of illegal loggers.
   • Historians documented the ravaging of the countryside during the war.

   同义词depredationdesolationdestructiondevastationhavoclootingmaraudingpillagingplunderingransackingruinsacking

• 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