disasters
US /dɪˈzæstərz/
UK /dɪˈzɑːstərz/
复数名词
1.
灾难, 灾祸
sudden events, such as floods, earthquakes, or accidents, that cause great damage or suffering
示例:
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Natural disasters like hurricanes and tsunamis can devastate entire regions.
飓风和海啸等自然灾害可能摧毁整个地区。
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The company faced a series of financial disasters last year.
该公司去年面临一系列金融灾难。
2.
灾难, 失败
events or situations that are extremely unsuccessful or unpleasant
示例:
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The party was a complete disaster; nothing went as planned.
派对完全是场灾难；一切都没有按计划进行。
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His first attempt at cooking was a series of culinary disasters.
他第一次尝试做饭就是一系列的烹饪灾难。