A tidal wave caused catastrophic damage to the coast.一场海啸给海滨带来了灾难性的破坏。

The water shortage in this country is potentially catastrophic.该国的水资源匮乏可能会带来灾难性的后果。

another catastrophic attempt to wrest control from a rival faction从敌对派系抢夺控制权的又一次糟糕尝试

His mother's untimely death had a catastrophic effect on him.他母亲的早逝给了他沉重的打击。