devastating


adj. 毁灭性的;全然的

v. 摧毁(devastate的ing形式);毁坏

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devastating (adj.)
1630s, present participle adjective from devastate. Trivial use by 1889.

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1. Drugs are a scourge that is devastating our society.
毒品是破坏我们社会的一大祸害。
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2. I was devastating, if I do say so myself.
如果让我来说的话,我真是棒极了。
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3. "The Government is suppressing inflation by devastating the economy," he said.
他说,“政府正在通过破坏经济来抑制通货膨胀。”
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4. It's a devastating and barbaric act that defies all comprehension.
这种行为野蛮凶残、令人震惊,简直是不可理喻。
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5. An oil spill could be devastating for wildlife.
溢出的油对野生动物来说可能是毁灭性的。
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