devastation
US /ˌdev.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdev.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
破坏, 毁灭
great destruction or damage
示例:
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The earthquake caused widespread devastation in the city.
地震给城市带来了广泛的破坏。
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The war left behind a trail of economic devastation.
战争留下了经济破坏的痕迹。
2.
悲痛, 绝望, 震惊
severe shock or grief
示例:
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The news of her death caused him immense devastation.
她去世的消息给他带来了巨大的悲痛。
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He felt a sense of utter devastation after losing everything.
失去一切后，他感到彻底的绝望。