v.夺去生命，使衰弱

The once-thriving downtown area has been significantly devitalized after the closure of several major businesses.
一度繁华的市中心在几家大企业关闭后严重衰落。
The rural community's economy was devitalized when the local mine closed down.
当当地矿井关闭时，这个乡村社区的经济遭受了打击。
The government's failure to invest in infrastructure led to the devitalization of many small towns.
政府没有投资基础设施导致许多小城镇变得衰败。
The city's arts scene was devitalized by budget cuts, leaving few cultural events for residents.
城市的艺术氛围因预算削减而衰退，居民们几乎没有什么文化活动可参加。
After years of neglect, the old neighborhood had become completely devitalized.
经过多年的忽视，那个老街区完全失去了生机。
The company's decision to outsource jobs led to a devitalizing effect on the local workforce.
公司决定外包工作，对当地劳动力产生了削弱效果。
The pandemic-induced lockdowns have had a devitalizing impact on small businesses across the country.
大流行病导致的封锁对全国的小企业造成了毁灭性的影响。
The once-lively market square has been devitalized due to lack of foot traffic and declining interest.
由于缺乏人流量和兴趣下降，曾经热闹的市场广场变得死气沉沉。
The community center was devitalized when its youth programs were canceled due to funding cuts.
青少年项目因预算削减被取消，社区中心也随之失去了活力。
The once-vibrant nightlife in the city has been devitalized by stricter licensing laws.
城市曾经繁华的夜生活因为更严格的许可证制度而逐渐衰弱。