destroy or ruin (something)
摧毁,破坏;毁灭
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the city was devastated by a huge earthquake 该城市毁于一次大地震
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bad weather has devastated the tourist industry .恶劣的天气对旅游业造成了严重破坏。
cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief
使(某人)震惊(或极度悲伤)
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she was devastated by the loss of Damian .失去达米安使她悲痛欲绝。
"mid 17th cent.: from Latin