highly destructive or damaging 毁灭性的;极具破坏性的 a devastating cyclone struck Bangladesh. 一场极具破坏性的旋风袭击了孟加拉国。 ■causing severe shock, distress, or grief 引起极度震惊(或悲痛、忧伤)的 the news came as a devastating blow. 这消息是个沉痛的打击。 ■(informal)extremely impressive, effective, or attractive (非正式)令人印象极为深刻的;极为有效的;极具吸引力的 she had a devastating wit. 她智力超群,令人难忘。