dire
美 [daɪr]
英 ['daɪə(r)]
- adj.极其严重的；危急的；极糟的；极差的
- 网络可怕的；悲惨的；极端的
比较级：direr 最高级：direst
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1. | [ubn] 极其严重的；危急的very serious |
living in dire poverty 生活赤贫 | |
dire warnings/threats 严重的警告╱威胁 | |
Such action may have dire consequences . 这种行为可能产生严重后果。 | |
We're in dire need of your help. 我们急需你的帮助。 | |
The firm is in dire straits(= in a very difficult situation) and may go bankrupt. 这家公司已陷入极度困境之中，可能会破产。 |
2. | (informal) 极糟的；极差的very bad |
The acting was dire. 这表演糟透了。 |