disaster
/dɪˈzɑːstə/ · /dɪˈzæstər/
CEFR level B1Topic EnvironmentWord #2811 in the learning path
灾难；灾祸
Definitions
n. An event causing great damage, suffering, or loss.
灾难；灾祸
n. Something that goes extremely badly or fails completely.
彻底的失败；糟糕的事
Example
Dinner was a disaster because I burned the rice.
晚餐糟透了，因为我把米饭烧焦了。
Effective early warning systems can reduce the damage caused by natural disasters and help communities recover more quickly.
有效的预警系统可以减少自然灾害造成的损失，并帮助社区更快恢复。
Collocations
- natural disaster
- disaster relief
- avert disaster
- a complete disaster
Word family
- disastrous (adj.)
- disastrously (adv.)
Synonyms
- catastrophe
- calamity
Usage tip
也可夸张形容失败：The party was a disaster。
FAQ
- What does disaster mean?
- An event causing great damage, suffering, or loss. Something that goes extremely badly or fails completely.
- How is disaster pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈzɑːstə/, US /dɪˈzæstər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
