1. The invaders were laying waste to the peaceful villages along the coast.
入侵者正在蹂躏沿海那些和平的村庄。
2. A massive wildfire was laying waste to the ancient forest.
一场巨大的山火正在摧毁那片古老的森林。
3. The storm was laying waste to the small coastal town.
这场风暴正在摧毁这个沿海小镇。

A: Have you heard the news about the wildfire?
A：你听说了关于那场山火的新闻吗？

B: Yes, it is laying waste to everything in the national park.
B：是的，它正在摧毁国家公园里的一切。

1) 彻底破坏

2) 蹂躏

3) 使荒废

1. 彻底摧毁；使荒废

e.g.The army was laying waste to the entire valley.
军队正在蹂躏整个山谷。

verb phrase

1. to destroy something completely, especially a place or a large area

Synonym: devastate, ruin, destroy