decimation

decimation

英汉词典

noun:

1. 大批杀害
2. 严重破坏或破坏
3. 减少或破坏一大部分

adjective:

1. 严重的，毁灭性的

柯林斯词典

Decimation is the killing of a large number of something, or the destruction of a large part of it. If a group of people or animals is decimated, a large number of them are killed or destroyed.

牛津词典

Decimation is the killing of a large number of something, or the destruction of a large part of it. If a group of people or animals is decimated, a large number of them are killed or destroyed.

词语辨析

decimation 在这里强调的是大量杀害或毁坏，通常指的是灾难性的影响。

词汇扩充

相关词汇：annihilation, devastation, extermination, slaughter

近义词

massacre, destruction, devastation

反义词

preservation, protection, conservation

用法

Decimation is often used in a figurative sense to describe a severe reduction in numbers or strength.

例句

1. The forest fire caused the decimation of the local wildlife population.
2. The disease spread quickly through the village, resulting in the decimation of its inhabitants.
3. The economic crisis led to the decimation of small businesses in the area.
4. The invading army brought decimation and destruction to the peaceful town.
5. Climate change has led to the decimation of coral reefs around the world.
6. The plague swept through the city, causing decimation among the population.
7. The war resulted in the decimation of entire villages and towns.
8. Overfishing has led to the decimation of certain fish species in the ocean.
9. The earthquake caused widespread decimation of buildings and infrastructure.
10. The invasive species caused the decimation of native plants in the region.