catastrophe

US /kəˈtæs.trə.fi/
UK /kəˈtæs.trə.fi/
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1.

灾难, 大祸

an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster

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The earthquake was a natural catastrophe.
那次地震是一场自然灾难。
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The financial crisis was an economic catastrophe for many families.
金融危机对许多家庭来说是一场经济灾难。
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彻底失败, 大灾难

a sudden and utter failure

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His attempt to fix the car turned into a complete catastrophe.
他修车的尝试变成了一场彻底的灾难。
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The party was a social catastrophe; no one had fun.
那场派对是一场社交灾难；没有人玩得开心。
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