destructive /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ adjective Learner's definition of DESTRUCTIVE
[more destructive; most destructive]
: causing a very large amount of damage : causing destruction or harm造成破坏的；毁灭性的 -
It was one of the most destructive storms in recent memory.在近期的记忆中，这是最具毁灭性的暴风雨之一。
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She argued that the law was destructive of personal liberties.她提出论据说明这项法规是对个人自由的极大损害。
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The school is concerned about the destructive behavior of a few students.学校对少数学生的破坏行为感到忧虑。
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These kinds of budget cuts can be destructive to morale. [=can damage morale]这些种类的预算削减可能会损伤士气。
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destructive criticism [=harsh criticism that hurts someone]尖刻的批评
— compare constructive; see also self-destructive
— destructiveness
noun [noncount]