vt.杀戮，大量毁灭，大批杀死(某地区的动物、植物或人)，严重破坏，大大削弱

原形：decimate第三人称单数：decimates过去式：decimated过去分词：decimated现在分词：decimating

The army was decimated by a surprise attack from the enemy.
解释：军队在敌人的一次突袭中损失惨重。
The disease decimated the population of the small village.
解释：这种疾病使小村庄的人口锐减。
The company had to decimate its workforce due to financial losses.
解释：由于财务亏损，公司不得不大量裁员。
The hurricane decimated the coastal towns, leaving destruction in its wake.
解释：飓风摧毁了沿海城镇，留下一片废墟。
The bug infestation completely decimated our tomato plants.
解释：虫害彻底毁坏了我们的番茄植株。
His reputation was decimated after the scandal broke out.
解释：丑闻曝光后，他的名誉严重受损。
The forest fire decimated acres of trees, turning them into ashes.
解释：森林大火烧毁了大片树木，使之化为灰烬。
The recession has decimated the job market, making it difficult for graduates to find work.
解释：经济衰退严重打击了就业市场，使得毕业生难以找到工作。
The new technology threatens to decimate traditional industries.
解释：这项新技术有可能彻底摧毁传统产业。
Illiteracy decimates opportunities for individuals in many developing countries.
解释：文盲现象在许多发展中国家中极大地限制了个人的发展机会。