| 单词 | devastating |
| 释义 | devastating —devastating /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ/ aep /-t̬ɪŋ/ adjective (STRONG EFFECT) C1 making someone very shocked and upset: » devastating newsThesaurus+: ↑Saddening, shocking and upsettingF0 describes a personal quality that has a powerful effect: » She had a devastating beauty/charm/smile that few men could resist.Thesaurus+: ↑Having a powerful effect , ↑Strong feelings , ↑Very and extremedevastatingly /-li/ adverb► F0» devastatingly beautiful/powerfulThesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions adjective (VERY HARMFUL) ► C2 causing a lot of damage or destruction: » If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area, it would have been devastating.» The drought has had devastating consequences/effects.Thesaurus+: ↑Dangerous and harmfuldevastatingly /-li/ adverb► F0» devastatingly beautiful/powerfulThesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions • • • Extra Examples:» 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. |
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