catastrophic

英 [ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk]      美 [ˌkæt̬.əˈstrɑː.fɪk]
  • adj. 灾难的;悲惨的;灾难性的,毁灭性的
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将“catastrophic”分解为“cat-a-strophic”。想象一只猫(cat)在经历一场灾难(-strophic),其形象夸张地传达出灾难性的程度。这样的视觉联想可以帮助记忆这个单词的含义。

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catastrophic (adj.)
1824, from catastrophe + -ic. Related: Catastrophical; catastrophically.
1. The water shortage in this country is potentially catastrophic.
这个国家的水资源匮乏可能会带来灾难性的后果。
2. His mother's untimely death had a catastrophic effect on him.
他母亲的早逝给了他沉重的打击。
3. Relegation to the Third Division would prove catastrophic.
降到丙级将是灾难性的。
4. A tidal wave caused by the earthquake hit the coast causing catastrophic damage.
地震引起的海啸袭击了沿海地区,导致灾难性的破坏。
5. The minister warned that if war broke out, it would be catastrophic for the whole world.
这位部长警告说,万一爆发战争,那对全世界都将是场灾难。