devastating
adjective uk/ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ/ us/ˈdev.ə.steɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
(VERY HARMFUL)
C2 毁灭性的，破坏性极大的
causing a lot of damage or destruction
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. 干旱造成了极其严重的后果。
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- 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.
(STRONG EFFECT)
C1 令人震惊的；令人烦乱的
making someone very shocked and upset
devastating news 令人震惊的消息
惊人的，令人震撼的，不凡的
used to describe a personal quality that has a powerful effect
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。