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单词 devastating
释义 devastating

devastating /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ/ aep /-t̬ɪŋ/

adjective (STRONG EFFECT)
1
C1 making someone very shocked and upset:
» devastating newsThesaurus+: ↑Saddening, shocking and upsetting
2
F0 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
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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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