lay waste to
US /leɪ weɪst tuː/
UK /leɪ weɪst tuː/
成语
摧毁, 破坏, 使荒芜
to completely destroy or devastate something
示例:
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The hurricane threatened to lay waste to the entire coastal town.
飓风威胁要摧毁整个沿海城镇。
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Years of neglect can lay waste to even the strongest buildings.
多年的疏忽可以摧毁即使是最坚固的建筑。