Question of the Day #1169

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans

From the headline of this article at the AP News.

  上記の文で、wreak havocの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "wreak havoc" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

大惨事［大規模破壊］をもたらす、大損害を与える、大混乱を引き起こす、めちゃくちゃ［台無し］にする、散々に荒らし回る、ひどく荒らす、打ち壊す

   

Answer

According to :

to cause great damage

 

Examples

1. The virus wreaked havoc on my computer.
2. But we all know that a moment's overload, may wreak havoc.
3. The storm wreaked havoc on trains and highways, making it unlikely thousands of investors and traders will arrive at work.
4. That’s about a 16-mile drive from Paradise, where the Camp Fire wreaked havoc. — Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 26 July 2024
5. Stress can wreak havoc on many—if not all—aspects of our lives. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 June 2024

 

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