v. overwhelm or overpower
vt. 毁坏
[法] 使荒废, 毁灭, 掠夺
1. The hurricane will devastate the coastal towns if it hits directly.
如果飓风直接袭击，沿海城镇将遭受严重破坏。
2. Losing her job could devastate her financial situation.
失去工作可能会严重影响她的经济状况。
3. The news of the earthquake devastated the entire community.
地震的消息让整个社区感到震惊。