devastate
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
中文释义：彻底摧毁；毁灭
The earthquake devastated the entire city, leaving thousands homeless.
地震彻底摧毁了整座城市，导致数千人无家可归。
The loss of his job devastated him emotionally for months.
失业使他在情感上遭受重创，持续了数月。