| 释义 |
direBrE /ˈdaɪə(r)/ NAmE /ˈdaɪər/ adjective (direr, dir·est) [usually before noun ](formal ) very serious 极其严重的；危急的◆ living in dire poverty 生活赤贫◆ dire warnings /threats 严重的警告/威胁◆ Such action may have dire consequences . 这种行为可能产生严重后果。◆ We're in dire need of your help . 我们急需你的帮助。◆ The firm is in dire straits (= in a very difficult situation )and may go bankrupt . 这家公司已陷入极度困境之中，可能会破产。(BrE , informal ) very bad 极糟的；极差的◆ The acting was dire . 这表演糟透了。 |