dire
[daiə]
adj.可怕的, 悲惨的, 极其的
例句与用法:
A dire economic forecast; dire threats.
紧急经济预报; 严重威胁
"You'll be in dire trouble if you don't watch out."
"你若不小心,就会有可怕的麻烦。"
In dire need; dire poverty.
紧急需要; 极端缺乏
词形变化:
副词: direly | 形容词比较级: direr | 形容词最高级: direst | 名词: direness |
详细释义:
a.
1. 可怕的; 悲惨的
dire warnings
可怖的预兆
2. 极度的; 紧迫的
We are in dire need of help.
我们迫切需要帮助。