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disastrous

🇬🇧 UK/dɪ'zɑːstrəs/🇺🇸 US/di'zɑ:strәs/
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Definitions

adj.

Causing great damage, suffering, or failure; catastrophic.

灾难性的,造成重大损失的,惨败的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
astrstar
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=disastrous

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The decision had disastrous consequences for the economy.

  • 2.

    The disastrous decision to invade the country led to a long-lasting conflict.

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