devastate

🇺🇸 /ˈdevəsteɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdevəsteɪt/
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标签 TOP10000Oxford5000
verb
C1

to destroy something completely

The earthquake will devastate many buildings in the area.

地震将彻底摧毁该地区的许多建筑物。

R

to make someone feel very shocked and sad

The bad news will devastate her when she hears it.

当她听到这个坏消息时,会感到非常震惊和悲伤。

translation

v. 彻底摧毁, 使震惊

词形变化

3rd Present devastates
Past devastated
Perfect devastated
Progressive devastating