devastation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌdev.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌdev.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/
(DAMAGE)
毁灭，极大的破坏
damage and destruction
If disease is allowed to spread, it will cause widespread devastation. 如果疾病蔓延开来，将造成大范围的灾难性后果。
The storm left behind it a trail of devastation. 风暴过后留下一片狼藉。
Synonyms: depredation desolation (EMPTINESS)destructionruin
(STRONG FEELING)
极度惊骇；（感情上的）重创
feeling very shocked or upset
She had a look of utter devastation on her face. 她脸上显出一副受到沉重打击的样子。