disaster /dɪˈzæstɚ/ Brit /dɪˈzɑːstə/ noun plural disasters
/dɪˈzæstɚ/ Brit /dɪˈzɑːstə/
noun
plural disasters
Learner's definition of DISASTER
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[count] : something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, plane crash, etc.) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people灾难；灾害 -
The program examined several bridge failures and other engineering disasters.这项计划检查了几处桥梁事故及其他工程上的重大灾祸。
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a nuclear disaster核事故灾难
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The earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters [=a disaster caused by natural forces] of this century.地震是本世纪最严重的自然灾害之一。
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The state is asking for federal disaster relief. [=money to help rebuild an area after a disaster]这个州正在请求联邦救灾款。
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a : something that has a very bad effect or result祸患；灾难性事物 [count]
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The new regulations could be a disaster for smaller businesses.新规章对较小的企业可能是个灾祸。
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Opponents say the government's policy is a disaster waiting to happen. [=something that will probably have a very bad or tragic result]反对派人士说，政府的政策将招致灾祸。
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They're trying to find a way to avoid disaster.他们在努力寻求躲过灾难的方法。
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They narrowly escaped disaster.他们幸免于难。
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The new regulations could spell disaster [=result in serious problems] for smaller businesses.新规章可能会给较小的企业带来灾难性的后果。
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The government's policy is a recipe for disaster. = The government is flirting with disaster by pursuing this policy.政府的政策是招致灾难的祸根。
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When disaster strikes, [=when something very bad happens] we will be prepared.大难临头时，我们会做好应对准备的。
b [count] : a complete or terrible failure彻底失败