dire
可怕的
常用释义
英音[ ˈdaɪə(r) ]
美音[ ˈdaɪər ]
变形
比较级:
direr/more dire
最高级:
direst/most dire
基本释义
- adj. 极其严重的，极可怕的；<非正式>极糟的，极差的；预示灾难的；紧急的，急迫的
例句
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1·We're in dire need of your help.我们急需你的帮助。来源: 《牛津词典》
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2·It was a high compliment to Peter that at that dire moment their thoughts turned to him.他们在那个可怕的时刻想起了彼得，这对他来说是一种高度的赞扬。
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3·In recent years, we have all been exposed to dire media reports concerning the impending demise of global coal and oil reserves.近年来，我们都接触到有关全球煤炭和石油储备即将枯竭的可怕媒体报道。
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4·The factory is in dire straits.工厂岌岌可危。来源: 《牛津词典》
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5·Such action may have dire consequences.这种行为可能产生严重后果。来源: 《牛津词典》
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6·The acting was dire.这表演糟透了。来源: 《牛津词典》
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7·The background to the current troubles is provided by the dire state of the country's economy.目前这些问题的背景是严峻的国家经济形势。来源: 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
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8·Earth's dire atmospheric situation was confirmed by November 2012 reports from such tree-hugging pinkos.2012年11月，来自这些抱树的平克人的报告证实了地球可怕的大气状况。
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9·His life is in dire danger from cancer.他因患癌症而生命垂危。来源: 《新英汉大辞典》
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10·The people here are reduced to dire poverty because of (the) natural disasters.这里的人们由于自然灾害而穷不聊生。来源: 《新英汉大辞典》
网络释义
- in dire need of : adv. 急需
- dire straits : 恐怖海峡（英国一乐队）
同根词
词根：
dire
direful
adj
悲惨的；可怕的