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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。 |