| 释义 |
dire | BrE ˈdʌɪə, AmE ˈdaɪ(ə)r | adjective ① (terrible) 可怕的 kěpà de ‹consequence, occurrence›② (desperate) 急迫的 jípò de ‹need, situation›; (extreme) 极度的 jídù de ‹misery, neglect, want›▸ to be in dire need of sth; 急需某物 ▸ to be in dire straits 陷入极度困境 ③ (gloomy) 令人沮丧的 lìng rén jǔsàng de ‹warning›④ informal (of poor quality) 糟糕的 zāogāo de ‹meal, lecture, outfit› |