devastating

adj.

1. 破坏性极大的；毁灭性的
   causing a lot of damage and destruction
   1. a devastating explosion/fire/cyclone
      毁灭性的爆炸 / 火灾 / 台风
   2. Oil spills are having a devastating effect on coral reefs in the ocean.
      海上溢油对海洋里的珊瑚礁有着毁灭性影响。
   3. He received devastating injuries in the accident.
      他在这次事故中受到致命伤害。
   4. It will be a devastating blow to the local community if the factory closes.
      如果这家工厂倒闭，将给当地居民以毁灭性的打击。
2. 令人震惊的；骇人的
   extremely shocking to a person
   1. the devastating news that her father was dead
      她父亲去世的惊人消息
3. 给人印象深刻的；令人钦佩的；强有力的
   impressive and powerful
   1. his devastating performance in the 100 metres
      他在100米赛跑中的惊人表现
   2. Her smile was devastating.
      她的笑容令人倾倒。
   3. a devastating attack on the President's economic record
      针对总统的经济业绩发动的猛烈攻击

1. ADJ-GRADED 毁灭性的;极具破坏力的
   If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.
   1. The city of Ormac took the full force of the winds and devastating floods...
      奥马克城受到了狂风和灾难性洪水的猛烈袭击。
   2. Affairs do have a devastating effect on marriages.
      婚外情确实会对婚姻造成毁灭性的影响。
2. ADJ-GRADED 令人极为震惊的;使人极度不安的;可怕的
   You can use devastating to emphasize that something is very shocking, upsetting, or terrible.
   1. The diagnosis was devastating. She had cancer.
      诊断结果令人震惊：她得了癌症。
3. ADJ 极其引人注目的;令人印象深刻的
   You can use devastating to emphasize that something or someone is very impressive.
   1. ...a devastating display of galloping and jumping...
      令人难忘的骑马飞奔和跳跃表演
   2. I was devastating, if I do say so myself.
      如果让我来说的话，我真是棒极了。

1. 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。
2. The city of Ormac took the full force of the winds and devastating floods
   奥马克城受到了狂风和灾难性洪水的猛烈袭击。
3. Affairs do have a devastating effect on marriages.
   婚外情确实会对婚姻造成毁灭性的影响。
4. The diagnosis was devastating. She had cancer.
   诊断结果令人震惊：她得了癌症。
5. I was devastating, if I do say so myself.
   如果让我来说的话，我真是棒极了。
6. The damage inflicted upon the British fleet was devastating.
   英国舰队遭到了毁灭性的重创。
7. Opponents of the measure say it's political grandstanding that could prove devastating to the economy.
   反对该措施的人士认为这是一场政治作秀，会对经济发展带来严重的打击。
8. Drugs are a scourge that is devastating our society.
   毒品是破坏我们社会的一大祸害。
9. 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。
10. '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。”
11. That's a devastating move.
    这着棋十分利害。
12. This devastating hurricane passed right through the heart of the city.
    破坏性极大的飓风席卷了城市中心地区。
13. She looks devastating in that skirt.
    她穿着那条裙子真好看。
14. The environmental impact is devastating.
    环境受到了毁灭性的影响。
15. This has had a devastating impact.
    这造成了破坏性的影响。
16. Third, conflict spills over borders, with devastating effects: the Congo is just one example.
    第三，冲突溢出了边境，产生了灾难性的后果：刚果只是例子之一。
17. Disasters also exact a devastating economic toll.
    自然灾害也造成了毁灭性的经济损失。
18. The fact remains that the consequences of drug misuse and abuse can be devastating upon the entire community.
    实际情况仍然是误用和滥用药物的后果对整个社会都会是破坏性的。
19. Gambling can have a devastating effect on families.
    赌博会对家庭产生破坏性很大的影响。
20. The effect on the community has been devastating.
    这一事件对社区的影响是毁灭性的。
21. Historically the disease has caused devastating epidemics in Africa, America and Europe.
    在历史上，该病已在非洲、美洲和欧洲引起具有破坏性的流行。
22. They have potentially devastating effects on the economy.
    它们可能对经济造成灾难性的影响。
23. Great deals can also have devastating environmental consequences.
    这些划算的买卖还可能对环境造成破坏性的影响。
24. Security companies like ours uncover horrifying new threats and devastating new attacks, every day.
    保安公司，像我们揭露骇人听闻的新的威胁和破坏性的新的袭击，每一天。
25. Wrong views and wrong convictions can be the most devastating of all our delusions.
    错误的见解和信念，是我们的妄想中最具破坏力的。
26. The consequences will be devastating.
    结果将是毁灭性的。
27. My memory of the devastating earthquake is only a blur.
    我对那次灾难性地震的记忆变的模糊了。
28. That's a devastating blow for newcastle.
    对纽卡斯尔来说真是个毁灭性的打击。
29. This area in central Africa has been struggling to cope with the devastating impact of drought and locusts infestations.
    这方面一直挣扎在中部非洲的破坏性影响为应付干旱和蝗虫侵扰。
30. The economic and social impact has been devastating.
    这种现象的经济和社会影响是毁灭性的。