翻譯decimate-英文-繁體中文詞典

v. 動詞

1. 導致大規模破壞；大幅減少
   The war would decimate the population and leave many without homes.

   戰爭將會使人口大幅減少，留下許多人無家可歸。
2. 作為懲罰的手段殺死十分之一的人
   The ancient Roman commander would decimate his troops as a punishment for their cowardice.

   古羅馬指揮官會以處決十分之一的士兵來懲罰他們的懦弱。
3. 摧毀某事物的一部分；顯著減少
   The company had to decimate its workforce due to financial difficulties and restructuring.

   公司由於財務困難和重組而不得不裁員，減少了大量員工。