devastate
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/ˈdevəsteɪt/
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/ˈdevəsteɪt/
to destroy something completely
The earthquake will devastate many buildings in the area.
地震將徹底摧毀該地區的許多建築物。
to make someone feel very shocked and sad
The bad news will devastate her when she hears it.
當她聽到這個壞消息時,會感到非常震驚和悲傷。