devestation
Devastation refers to widespread and severe destruction or damage to a place or object. It can also describe the state of extreme emotional shock, grief, or overwhelm felt by a person.
例文
3 / 5The earthquake caused widespread devastation throughout the coastal region.
The massive earthquake resulted in extensive destruction across the seaside area.
The humanitarian report highlighted the utter devastation of the city's infrastructure following the conflict.
The official report emphasized the complete ruin of the city's systems after the war.
He was in total devastation after his dog passed away suddenly.
He felt completely heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief when his dog died unexpectedly.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'vast'. Devastation is when a 'vast' area is ruined or turned into 'waste'.
クイックテスト
The flood waters receded, revealing the complete _______ of the valley's farmland.
正解！
正解は： devastation
例文
The earthquake caused widespread devastation throughout the coastal region.
everydayThe massive earthquake resulted in extensive destruction across the seaside area.
The humanitarian report highlighted the utter devastation of the city's infrastructure following the conflict.
formalThe official report emphasized the complete ruin of the city's systems after the war.
He was in total devastation after his dog passed away suddenly.
informalHe felt completely heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief when his dog died unexpectedly.
Scholars argue that the environmental devastation of the 19th century was a precursor to modern climate issues.
academicAcademic researchers suggest that the large-scale ecological damage in the 1800s led to today's climate problems.
The sudden bankruptcy of the primary supplier caused financial devastation for the small firm.
businessThe unexpected collapse of the main supplier led to a total financial ruin for the minor company.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
leave a trail of devastation
to cause a continuous path of destruction as something moves through an area
a scene of devastation
a place where everything has been destroyed or ruined
point of devastation
the specific moment or location where ruin occurs
よく混同される語
Desolation emphasizes emptiness, loneliness, and lack of life, whereas devastation emphasizes the active act of destruction.
Detestation means intense hatred or loathing toward someone or something, unrelated to physical ruin.
使い方のコツ
Use 'devastation' when you want to describe a level of damage that is near total or when describing profound grief. It is a much stronger word than 'damage' or 'unhappiness.'
よくある間違い
Learners often misspell the word as 'devestation' (with an 'e'). It should always be spelled with an 'a' in the second syllable: 'devastation'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'vast'. Devastation is when a 'vast' area is ruined or turned into 'waste'.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'devastatio', from the verb 'devastare', where 'de-' acts as an intensifier and 'vastare' means to lay waste or make empty.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In modern English, this word is frequently used in news media to describe the impact of climate-related natural disasters or the consequences of war on civilian populations.
クイックテスト
The flood waters receded, revealing the complete _______ of the valley's farmland.
正解！
正解は： devastation
関連語彙
関連単語
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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