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dis·malBrE /ˈdɪzməl/NAmE /ˈdɪzməl/ adjectivecausing or showing sadness 忧郁的；凄凉的；惨淡的；阴沉的 SYN gloomy, miserable ◆dismal conditions/surroundings/weather 悲惨的状况；凄凉的环境；阴沉的天气(informal) not skilful or successful; of very low quality 不熟练的；差劲的；不怎么样的◆The singer gave a dismal performance of some old songs. 那歌手唱了几首老歌，唱得也不怎么样。◆Their recent attempt to increase sales has been a dismal failure. 他们最近努力提高销售量，全是白费劲。▸ dis·mal·ly BrE /ˈdɪzməli/NAmE /ˈdɪzməli/ adverb◆I tried not to laugh but failed dismally (= was completely unsuccessful). 我想尽量忍着不笑，但根本忍不住。 |