“破坏性”常见的英文表达有 destructive 和 damaging,具体使用取决于语境:
1、 destructive:
含义:强调造成严重破坏或损害的性质,通常用于描述具有强大破坏力的事物或行为,语气较为强烈。
例句:
The earthquake was highly destructive, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure.(这次地震极具破坏性,对建筑物和基础设施造成了广泛破坏。)
Vandalism is a destructive act that harms public property.(故意破坏公物的行为是一种具有破坏性的行为,会损害公共财产。)
2、 damaging:
含义:侧重于描述对某物或某人造成损害或不利影响,语气相对较为中性,但也可根据语境表达出较为严重的破坏性。
例句:
Smoking has a damaging effect on health.(吸烟对健康有损害作用。)
The scandal had a damaging impact on the company's reputation.(这次丑闻对公司的声誉造成了不利影响。)