to despoil
01
to take valuables by force
例子
The invading army despoiled the village of all its treasures.
Pirates despoiled merchant ships along the coast.
02
to destroy or severely damage something
例子
The hurricane despoiled the coastline, leaving homes in ruins.
The forest was despoiled by illegal logging.
词汇树
despoilment
despoil
spoil
