devastating blow

language: ja

definitions

  1. A severe shock, setback, or defeat that causes great damage, destruction, or distress to a person, organization, or situation.
    ja: 壊滅的な打撃
  2. An event or piece of news that causes extreme emotional pain, grief, or despair.
    ja: 精神的な大打撃
  3. A physical strike capable of causing serious injury or significant physical damage.
    ja: 致命的な強打

examples

  1. The sudden bankruptcy was a devastating blow to the entire community.

    突然の倒産は、地域社会全体にとって壊滅的な打撃となった。

  2. Losing her father was a devastating blow she never fully recovered from.

    父親を亡くしたことは、彼女が完全には立ち直ることのできない、あまりにも大きな衝撃でした。

  3. The soldier took a devastating blow to the chest during the battle.

    戦闘中、その兵士は胸に壊滅的な打撃を受けた。