n.荒芜；荒凉；孤寂；凄凉
A drought has brought desolation to the region. 旱灾使这一地区荒芜了。
He felt startled when he saw the desolation caused by war. 看到战争造成的荒凉，他感到触目惊心。
Her desolation is greater now that the children are away. 孩子们走了,她更觉孤寂。
