decimation
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/ˌdesɪˈmeɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌdesɪˈmeɪʃn/
noun
R
the killing of a large part of a group
The decimation of the forest led to a significant loss of wildlife.
森林的毁灭导致了野生动物的大量损失。
R
the severe damage or weakening of something
The economic crisis led to the decimation of many small businesses.
经济危机导致许多小企业的毁灭。
translation
大规模杀戮, 严重破坏
词形变化
Plural
decimations