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摧毁, 毁灭
to deeply shock or overwhelm emotionally
及物动词
- The news of her brother's sudden death devastated her, leaving her unable to function.
她兄弟突然去世的消息摧毁了她，使她无法正常生活。
- The destruction caused by the hurricane devastated the coastal community, leaving residents homeless and heartbroken.
飓风造成的破坏摧毁了沿海社区，使居民无家可归，心碎不已。
- Failing the exam devastated him, as he had studied hard and had high hopes.
考试失败摧毁了他，因为他努力学习并抱有很高的希望。
- The breakup with his long-term partner devastated him, shattering his sense of security and happiness.
与长期伴侣的分手摧毁了他，粉碎了他的安全感和幸福感。
- The unexpected rejection letter from her dream college devastated her, leaving her feeling lost and uncertain about the future.
来自她梦想大学的意外拒绝信摧毁了她，让她对未来感到迷茫和不确定。
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摧毁, 破坏
to destroy something completely
及物动词
- The hurricane devastated the coastal town, leaving homes and businesses in ruins.
飓风摧毁了沿海小镇，使房屋和企业成为废墟。
- The wildfire swept through the forest, devastating acres of land and wildlife habitats.
野火席卷了森林，摧毁了数英亩的土地和野生动物栖息地。
- Economic downturns can devastate small businesses that rely on steady consumer spending.
经济低迷可能会摧毁依赖稳定消费者支出的小企业。
- Losing her job unexpectedly devastated her plans for the future.
意外失去工作摧毁了她对未来的计划。