catastrophic

英[ˌkætə'strɒfɪk] 美[ˌkætə'strɒfɪk]
  • adj. 灾难的;灾难性的
    adj. (形容词)
    1. 悲惨的
    2. 灾难的
    3. 激变的
    4. 惨败的
    5. 大突变(灾难)的
    6. 悲惨结局的
    7. 大变动的
    8. 灾难性的
    9. 惨重的

英英释义

Adjective:
  1. extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin;

    "a catastrophic depression"
    "catastrophic illness"
    "a ruinous course of action"

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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    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. The contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic.
      换上严重疾病很可能会是一场经济灾难。
    2. The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic.
      全球气温上升的后果虽然并非即时发生,但可能潜伏着大灾难。
    3. My catastrophic car accident had left me unconscious and in critical condition.
      灾难性的车祸使我失去知觉,情况危急。
    4. The failure of the talks could have catastrophic consequences.
      会谈的失败可能会导致灾难性的后果。
    5. On this issue, the consequences of inaction could be catastrophic.
      在这个问题上,不采取行动将会带来灾难性的后果。