devastating
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging. 破坏性极强的[强调]
Affairs do have a devastating effect on marriages. 外遇着实对婚姻有极具破坏性的影响。
2. ADJ You can use devastating to emphasize that something is very shocking, upsetting, or terrible. 令人震惊的[强调]
The diagnosis was devastating. She had cancer. 诊断结果令人震惊。她得了癌症。
3. ADJ You can use devastating to emphasize that something or someone is very impressive. 给人印象深刻的[强调]
He returned to his best with a devastating display of galloping and jumping. 他骑马飞驰和跳跃的精彩展示,说明他恢复到了最佳状态。
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devastating /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
剑桥词典
- The missile strike was devastating - the target was totally obliterated .
- We are deeply saddened by this devastating tragedy .
- A devastating attack was launched on the rebel stronghold .
- Pesticides have had a devastating effect on the environment .
- Satellite images showed clearly the devastating impact of the earthquake .
devastating adjective (VERY HARMFUL)
causing a lot of damage or destruction毁灭性的,破坏性极大的
If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area , it would have been devastating. 如果炸弹在主要商业区爆炸,将会造成毁灭性的后果。
The drought has had devastating consequences /effects . 干旱造成了极其严重的后果。
例句
devastating adjective (STRONG EFFECT)
making someone very shocked and upset令人震惊的;令人烦乱的
devastating news 令人震惊的消息
used to describe a personal quality that has a powerful effect
惊人的,令人震撼的,不凡的
She had a devastating beauty /charm /smile that few men could resist . 她的美貌/魅力/笑容令人倾倒,几乎没有男人可以抗拒。 返回 devastating