catastrophic

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ Something that is catastrophic involves or causes a sudden terrible disaster. 灾难性的
A tidal wave caused by the earthquake hit the coast causing catastrophic damage. 地震引发的海啸袭击了海岸，造成了灾难性的损失。
The water shortage in this country is potentially catastrophic. 该国水资源的匮乏很可能是灾难性的。
2. ADJ If you describe something as catastrophic, you mean that it is very bad or unsuccessful. 极糟的; 失败的
...another catastrophic attempt to arrest control from a rival Christian militia. …和敌对基督徒民兵组织争夺控制权的再次惨败。