catastrophic

英 [kætə'strɒfɪk] 美 [,kætə'strɑfɪk]
  • adj. 灾难的；悲惨的；灾难性的，毁灭性的
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英文词源

catastrophic (adj.)
1824, from catastrophe + -ic. Related: Catastrophical; catastrophically.

双语例句

1. The water shortage in this country is potentially catastrophic.
这个国家的水资源匮乏可能会带来灾难性的后果。

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2. His mother's untimely death had a catastrophic effect on him.
他母亲的早逝给了他沉重的打击。

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3. Relegation to the Third Division would prove catastrophic.
降到丙级将是灾难性的。

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4. A tidal wave caused by the earthquake hit the coast causing catastrophic damage.
地震引起的海啸袭击了沿海地区，导致灾难性的破坏。

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5. The minister warned that if war broke out, it would be catastrophic for the whole world.
这位部长警告说，万一爆发战争，那对全世界都将是场灾难。

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