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摧残
cuī cán
Meaning
- to ravage
Definition
严重破坏、损害，使受创伤。
To wreak havoc on; to damage or destroy severely.
Usage
动词，指对人或事物进行严重的、粗暴的破坏或伤害，常用于精神、身体或事物方面。
Verb, indicating severe, brutal destruction or damage to people or things, often used in contexts of spirit, body, or objects.
Examples
- 1 战争摧残了无数家庭。 (The war destroyed countless families.)
- 2 长期的压力摧残了他的健康。 (Long-term stress wrecked his health.)
- 3 毒品摧残了年轻人的意志。 (Drugs corrupt the willpower of young people.)
- 4 自然灾难摧残了这片森林。 (The natural disaster devastated this forest.)
- 5 暴政摧残了人民的自由。 (Tyranny trampled on the freedom of the people.)
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