물리적 손상이나 부상을 초래하는; 환경에 해로운.
Causing physical destruction, injury, or severe harm, especially to health or the environment.
예문:
"The recent oil spill proved extremely damaging to the coastal ecosystem."
"Exposure to high levels of noise can be permanently damaging to hearing."
"We need to find less damaging methods of waste disposal."
명성, 지위, 또는 신뢰도에 심각한 손해나 불이익을 초래하는.
Having a seriously detrimental or ruinous effect on reputation, status, finances, or credibility.
예문:
"The CEO resigned following several damaging reports about the company's accounting practices."
"His opponent released a highly damaging statement just days before the election."
"Spreading false rumors can be incredibly damaging to a person's career prospects."