/'devəsteɪtɪŋ; `dɛvəs,tetɪŋ/
adj
1 very destructive 破坏力极强的; 毁灭性的
*a devastating war, famine, storm, etc 毁灭性的战争、饥荒、风暴等.
2 causing severe shock 令人十分震惊的; 具有强大冲击力的
*devastating criticism, news 猛烈的抨击、惊人的消息.
3 (fig infml 比喻, 口) striking; impressive 突出的; 醒目的; 令人钦佩的
*devastating wit 非凡的机智
* She looked devastating, ie very beautiful. 她貌美绝伦.

adj
badly damaging or destroying something
devastating effect/impact
　Acid rain has a devastating effect on the forest.
devastating results/consequences
　The oil spill has had devastating consequences for local wildlife.
　It will be a devastating blow for the town if the factory closes.
making someone feel extremely sad or shocked
　He was in Nice when he heard the devastating news .
　Long-term unemployment can be devastating.
very impressive or effective
　In a devastating display of military muscle, soldiers seized the town yesterday.
literary extremely attractive
　a devastating smile
>devastatinglyadv
　a devastatingly attractive man