dire
adj. 极其严重的,极可怕的;<非正式>极糟的,极差的;预示灾难的;紧急的,急迫的
比较级 direr或more dire
最高级 direst或most dire
例句
We're in dire need of your help.
我们急需你的帮助。
《牛津词典》
It was a high compliment to Peter that at that dire moment their thoughts turned to him.
他们在那个可怕的时刻想起了彼得,这对他来说是一种高度的赞扬。
In recent years, we have all been exposed to dire media reports concerning the impending demise of global coal and oil reserves.
近年来,我们都接触到有关全球煤炭和石油储备即将枯竭的可怕媒体报道。