vt.

1. 使荒芜；破坏；蹂躏
   The earthquake devastated a large part of the city.

   地震毁坏了一大部分城市。

2. 使垮掉，压倒
   I was totally devastated by the news of my mother's death.

   母亲的死讯彻底击垮了我。

   The teacher's criticism devastated him.

   老师的批评弄得他一蹶不振。

v.

1. destroy or ruin.
2. cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief.