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what does“devastating ends”mean in here?Thx. Buying oil supports autocratic countries that use these revenues to devastating ends. what does“devastating ends”mean in here?Thx.and what about the meaing of"ends"here?Thx.
2015年1月29日 08:18
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It means they use the money from the sale of oil to do destructive and terrible things.They are suggesting that people do NOT buy oil from those countries.
2015年1月29日
these are basic meaning of "devastating", this may also help. 1.Sharply critical or damaging "a devastating portrait of human folly" 2.Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction "a devastating hurricane" 3.Physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination "a devastating blow"
2015年1月29日
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