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catastrophic

英 [kætə'strɒfɪk] 美 [,kætə'strɑfɪk]

adj. 灾难的；悲惨的；灾难性的，毁灭性的

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。

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。

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

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。

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。