devastate
/ˈdevəsteɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6382 in the learning path
严重破坏；摧毁
Definitions
v. To cause very severe damage to a place or thing
严重破坏；摧毁
v. To make someone feel extremely upset or shocked
使极度悲痛；使震惊
Example
The storm devastated the village, leaving many homes damaged.
暴风雨重创了村庄，许多房屋受损。
Prolonged droughts can devastate agricultural communities by destroying crops and reducing the income available to farming households.
长期干旱会毁坏庄稼、减少农户收入，给农业社区带来沉重打击。
Collocations
- devastate a region
- devastate the economy
- feel devastated
- devastating impact
Word family
- devastation (n.)
- devastating (adj.)
- devastated (adj.)
Synonyms
- destroy
- ravage
Usage tip
比damage程度重；也可指使人精神上受到重创。
FAQ
- What does devastate mean?
- To cause very severe damage to a place or thing To make someone feel extremely upset or shocked
- How is devastate pronounced?
- UK /ˈdevəsteɪt/, US /ˈdevəsteɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
