devastating
UK ['dev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ] US [-tˌɪŋ] adjective
VERY HARMFUL 破坏性极大的
ADVANCED
■causing a lot of damage or destruction 毁灭性的，破坏性极大的•If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area, it would have been devastating.如果炸弹在主要商业区爆炸，将会造成毁灭性的后果。 •The drought has had devastating consequences/effects.旱灾造成了极其严重的后果。
UK ['dev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ] US [-tˌɪŋ] adjective
STRONG EFFECT 强烈影响的
ADVANCED
■making someone very shocked and upset 令人震惊的；令人烦乱的•devastating news令人震惊的消息 ■describes a personal quality that has a powerful effect 惊人的，令人震撼的，不凡的•She had a devastating beauty/charm/smile that few men could resist.她的美貌／魅力／笑容令人倾倒，几乎没有男人可以抗拒。 |