这场病虫害严重损害了果园里的苹果树。

The pest infestation ___blighted the apple trees in the orchard.

持续的经济危机彻底破坏了他们创业的希望。

The ongoing economic crisis completely ___blighted their hopes of starting a business.

过度使用社交媒体成了现代人际关系的毒瘤。

Excessive social media use has become a ___blight on modern relationships.