crush·ingBrE/ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/NAmE/ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/adjective[usually before noun]usedtoemphasizehowbadorseveresthis(强调糟糕或严重的程度)惨重的,毁坏性的◆acrushingdefeatintheelection在选举中的惨败◆Theshipyardhasbeendealtanothercrushingblowwiththefailuretowinthiscontract. 由于未能赢得这份合同,造船厂又遭到了一次惨重的打击。▸crush·ing·lyBrE/ˈkrʌʃɪŋli/NAmE/ˈkrʌʃɪŋli/adverb