wreak /riːk/ ( wreaking, wreaked, wreaks )

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  V-T Something or someone that wreaks havoc or destruction causes a great amount of disorder or damage. 造成 (混乱或严重破坏) [journalism] [文学性]

  例：

  Violent storms wreaked havoc on the French Riviera, leaving three people dead and dozens injured.

  强风暴对法国里维埃拉造成严重破坏，致使3人死亡、数十人受伤。