drastic

🇬🇧 UK/'dræstik/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Having a strong, far-reaching, or severe effect; extreme

激烈的;极端的;严厉的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
drastroot
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=drastic

Common Collocations

  • 1.drastic measures激烈措施
  • 2.drastic changes极端变化
  • 3.drastic reduction大幅减少

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The company took drastic measures to reduce costs and improve profitability during economic crisis.

  • 2.

    Drastic weather changes caused significant disruption to agriculture and food supply chains nationwide.

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