devastating 详细解释
devastating
['devəsteitiŋ]
adj.毁灭性的, 破坏性的, 惊人的, 压倒性的, 有魅力的
a.
1. 破坏性极大的, 毁灭性的
A smouldering cigarette can kindle a devastating bushfire.
闷燃着的香烟会引起毁灭性的林区大火。
2. 辛辣的, 挖苦的
3. 惊人的; 压倒性的; 有魅力的
You look devastating in that new dress.
你穿那套新衣服看上去漂亮极了。
His jokes were completely devastating.
他的笑话滑稽极了。
词形变化
副词: devastatingly | 名词: devastation | 动词过去式: devastated | 动词过去分词: devastated | 动词现在分词: devastating | 动词第三人称单数: devastates |
词义辨析
同义参见:
英英释义
动词 devastate:
devastate or ravage
同义词：lay waste to, waste, devastate, desolate, ravage, scourge
overwhelm or overpower
同义词：devastate
形容词 devastating:
making light of- W.S.Gilbert
同义词：annihilating, withering
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
同义词：annihilative, annihilating, withering
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
同义词：crushing
补充
devastatingdevastating[ˈdevəsteitiŋ]adj.1.毁灭性的It is the most devastating storm in 20 years.这是20年来破坏性最大的风暴。2.很好的, 引人注目的She looks devastating in that skirt.她穿着那条裙子真好看。例句
1. This has had a devastating impact on the teaching of literature.这已对文学教育造成了灾难性的影响。 2. Affairs have a devastating effect on marriages.外遇会对婚姻造成毁灭性的影响。 3. The diagnosis was devastating. She had cancer.诊断结果把她击垮了：她得了癌症。 4. I was devastating, if I do say so myself.我真是棒极了, 如果真要我说的话。 5. a devastating cyclone struck Bangladesh.一场极具破坏性的旋风袭击了孟加拉国。 6. the news came as a devastating blow.这消息是个沉痛的打击。 7. she had a devastating wit.她智力超群，令人难忘。 8. [as submodifier]a devastatingly attractive man.一位极具魅力的男子。 9. a devastating explosion破坏性极大的爆炸 10. The closure of the factory was a devastating blow to the workers.工厂的关闭对工人来说是个重大的打击。 11. It was a devastating flood.洪水的破坏性很大。 12. a rare but devastating disease一种罕见却具毁灭性的疾病 13. devastating consequences毁灭性的结果 14. The fall in prices dealt a devastating blow to the company.价格下跌给了公司重重一击。 15. The news was devastating.这个消息让人痛苦不堪。 16. They suffered a devastating loss.他们遭受了毁灭性的损失。 17. The movie is a devastating satire of the current political scene.电影是对当前政界的有力讽刺。 18. a writer known for his devastating wit以聪明机智而闻名的作家 19. a devastatingly accurate portrayal惟妙惟肖的画像