"wreak havoc" in Chinese (Simplified)
造成严重破坏引发混乱
Definition
在某个地方或情况下造成严重破坏、混乱或困惑。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于较正式书面语,多用于描述灾难事件、疾病蔓延或突发状况。'wreak' 这个词日常很少单独使用,常和 'havoc' 连用表达带来巨大破坏。
Examples
The storm wreaked havoc on the city last night.
昨晚暴风雨在城市里**造成严重破坏**。
If not controlled, the virus could wreak havoc across the country.
如果不加控制,病毒可能会在全国范围内**引发混乱**。
Too much rain can wreak havoc on the crops.
过多的雨水会对庄稼**造成巨大破坏**。
When the power went out, it wreaked havoc at the airport.
停电在机场**引发了混乱**。
Social media rumors can wreak havoc during a crisis.
社交媒体上的谣言在危机时刻会**造成混乱**。
The kids absolutely wreaked havoc in the living room—what a mess!
孩子们在客厅里**闹得一团糟**——真是乱七八糟!