disaster /dɪˈzæstɚ/ Brit /dɪˈzɑːstə/ noun plural disasters
/dɪˈzæstɚ/ Brit /dɪˈzɑːstə/
noun
plural disasters
Learner's definition of DISASTER
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[count] : something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, plane crash, etc.) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people災難;災害 -
The program examined several bridge failures and other engineering disasters.這項計劃檢查了幾處橋梁事故及其他工程上的重大災禍。
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a nuclear disaster核事故災難
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The earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters [=a disaster caused by natural forces] of this century.地震是本世紀最嚴重的自然災害之一。
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The state is asking for federal disaster relief. [=money to help rebuild an area after a disaster]這個州正在請求聯邦救災款。
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a : something that has a very bad effect or result禍患;災難性事物 [count]
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The new regulations could be a disaster for smaller businesses.新規章對較小的企業可能是個災禍。
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Opponents say the government's policy is a disaster waiting to happen. [=something that will probably have a very bad or tragic result]反對派人士說,政府的政策將招致災禍。
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They're trying to find a way to avoid disaster.他們在努力尋求躲過災難的方法。
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They narrowly escaped disaster.他們幸免於難。
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The new regulations could spell disaster [=result in serious problems] for smaller businesses.新規章可能會給較小的企業帶來災難性的後果。
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The government's policy is a recipe for disaster. = The government is flirting with disaster by pursuing this policy.政府的政策是招致災難的禍根。
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When disaster strikes, [=when something very bad happens] we will be prepared.大難臨頭時,我們會做好應對準備的。
b [count] : a complete or terrible failure徹底失敗