1ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n]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. 毁灭性的;极具破坏力的 [emphasis]
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。
Affairs do have a devastating effect on marriages.
2ADJ-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. 令人极为震惊的;使人极度不安的;可怕的 [emphasis]