depredation
noun [ C usually plural, U ] formal uk/ˌdep.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌdep.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/
损失；损害，破坏
(an act causing) damage or destruction
The entire area has suffered the depredations of war. 整个区域都遭到了战争的破坏。
Depredation of (= damage done to) the environment is destroying hundreds of species each year. 对环境的破坏每年导致数百物种的灭绝。
Synonyms: desolation (EMPTINESS)destructiondevastation (DAMAGE)ruin