v cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
v overwhelm or overpower
s making light of
s wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
s physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
a. 毁灭性的, (非正式)很好的, 引人注目的
1. The hurricane had a devastating impact on the small town.
这场飓风对这个小镇造成了巨大的破坏。
2. Losing her job was a devastating blow to her confidence.
失去工作对她的自信心是一次毁灭性的打击。
3. The news of the earthquake was devastating for the entire country.
地震的消息对整个国家来说是毁灭性的。