dire
UK [daɪər] US [daɪr] adjective
■very serious or extreme 严重的；危急的；极端的•These people are in dire need of help.这些人急需援助。 •He gave a dire warning that an earthquake was imminent.他郑重警告说马上就要地震了。 •This decision will have dire consequences for local people.这一决定将对当地人产生严重的后果。 ■informal
■very bad 很坏的•I thought that film was dire!我觉得那部电影糟透了！ |