scathe

n.危害,损害,损伤vt.损伤,损害,伤害,痛斥

破坏；伤害

动词

1、The fire had scathed the entire forest, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
火灾破坏了整个森林，留下了一片破坏的痕迹。

2、Her harsh words scathed his self-esteem, leaving him feeling worthless.
她尖酸刻薄的话伤害了他的自尊心，让他感到一文不值。