spell disaster
US /spɛl dɪˈzæs.tər/
UK /spɛl dɪˈzæs.tər/
1.
带来灾难, 预示灾难
to lead to very bad consequences; to result in a catastrophe
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Ignoring the warning signs could spell disaster for the company.
忽视警告信号可能会给公司带来灾难。
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One wrong move could spell disaster for the entire mission.
一步走错就可能给整个任务带来灾难。