major destruction
[ˈmeɪdʒər dɪˈstrʌkʃən]
noun phrasepl: major destructions
destruição em larga escala
1. Severe, extensive, and widespread damage or ruin of buildings, infrastructure, or other structures
The hurricane caused major destruction throughout the coastal cities.
O furacão causou destruição em larga escala nas cidades costeiras.
2. Significant harm or devastation resulting from conflict, disaster, or intentional damage
The bombing campaign resulted in major destruction of civilian areas.
A campanha de bombardeio resultou em destruição massiva de áreas civis.
This phrase is commonly used in news reporting, disaster assessment, and historical documentation in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in media coverage of natural disasters (floods, landslides) and urban conflicts. The term emphasizes the scale and severity of damage, often carrying humanitarian implications.
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