dire

🇬🇧 UK/daiә/🇺🇸 US
GREB2

Definitions

adj.

Extremely serious or urgent; causing great fear or suffering.

可怕的;极其严重的;紧迫的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
direother
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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The refugees faced dire circumstances, lacking food and shelter.

  • 2.

    The doctor delivered dire warnings about the consequences of smoking.

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