Ravages Meaning in English
word · lemma: ravage
ˈɹævɪdʒɪz
RAV-ij-iz
ɹˈævɪdʒɪz
ra-VAJ-iz
释义
Severe damage or destruction caused by something, such as war, disease, time, or a natural disaster.
用法与细微差别
Usually plural: 'ravages of' is the most common pattern (e.g., 'the ravages of time'). Formal or literary tone. Used for substantial, lasting damage. Not for minor harm. Don't confuse with 'ravage' (verb: to devastate).
Spanish: estragos - estragos severosPortuguese (BR): estragos - devastaçãoPortuguese (PT): estragos - devastaçãoChinese (Simplified): 破坏 - 毁坏Chinese (Traditional): 破壞 - 毀壞Hindi: विनाश - बर्बादीArabic: آثار الدمار - الخرابBengali: বিভীষিকা - ধ্বংস (বিপর্যয়)Russian: разрушения - опустошенияJapanese: 荒廃 - 被害Vietnamese: tàn phá - hủy hoạiKorean: 폐해 - 참상Turkish: yıkım - tahribatUrdu: تباہ کاریاں - بربادیIndonesian: kerusakan parah - kehancuran
例句
The ravages of war left the city in ruins.
basic
Time brought its ravages to the old building.
basic
His face showed the ravages of illness.
basic
Even after years, the ravages of the hurricane were still visible.
natural
The painting has survived the ravages of time remarkably well.
natural
Many people try to fight the ravages of aging with creams and treatments.
natural