Dire

(a.)

1. dreadful; terrible

可怕的；极糟的

e.g. a dire situation, crisis, etc.

可怕的处境、严重的危难

e.g. The firm is in dire straits (i.e. in a very difficult situation) and may go bankrupt.

这商行已陷入岌岌可危的境地，可能要破产了。

(joc.) e.g. The film we saw was absolutely dire!

我们看的那部电影差劲透了。

2. extreme

极端的

e.g. We're in dire need of your help.

我们太需要你的帮助了。

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