devastation

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Hủy diệt, phá hủy hoàn toàn

BrE /dɪˈvæstətʃən/ AmE /dɪˈvæstəˌteɪʃən/

noun en → vi

1 DESTRUCTION [singular] B2

Hủy diệt, phá hủy hoàn toàn

the complete destruction of something, especially by bombs or a natural disaster

  • cause devastation to somebody/something

Collocations devastation caused by war · natural disaster devastation

  • The earthquake caused widespread devastation.

    Cơn địa chấn đã gây ra sự hủy diệt rộng lớn.

2 EMOTION [singular] B2

Sự đau khổ tột cùng, nỗi kinh hoàng sâu sắc

extreme sadness or shock, especially after a disaster or tragedy

  • feel devastation

Collocations devastation after a loss · emotional devastation

  • She felt the devastation of losing her home.

    Cô cảm thấy sự đau khổ tột cùng khi mất nhà cửa.