desolate
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/ˈdesələt/
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/ˈdesələt/
empty and sad, with no people or life
The desolate town had empty streets and broken buildings.
这座荒凉的城镇有着空荡荡的街道和破败的建筑。
very lonely and unhappy
He felt completely desolate after his family moved away.
家人搬走后,他感到完全孤独凄凉。
to make someone feel very sad and hopeless
The news of the disaster desolated the entire community.
灾难的消息使整个社区陷入绝望。