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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2466 COCA: 2321
disasternoun [ C or U ]uk/dɪˈzɑː.stər/ us/dɪˈzæs.tɚ/

B2 (an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty灾难，大祸

An inquiry was ordered into the recent rail disaster (= a serious train accident).有关方面下令调查最近这起铁路灾难事故。
It would be a disaster for me if I lost my job.对我而言，如果丢了工作那将是一场灾难。
This is one of the worst natural disasters ever to befall the area.这是该地区所经历的最严重的自然灾害之一。
Heavy and prolonged rain can spell disaster for many plants.大量持续的降雨会对很多植物造成巨大的危害。
Everything was going smoothly until suddenly disaster struck.灾难突然降临之前一切进行得都很顺利。
Inviting James and Ivan to dinner on the same evening was a recipe for disaster (= caused a very difficult situation) - they always argue with each other.请詹姆斯和伊凡一起吃晚饭简直就是自找苦吃——他们在一起总是争来争去。
be a disaster informal

B2 to be very unsuccessful or extremely bad非常失败，极为糟糕

The evening was a complete disaster.那场晚会糟透了。
As an engineer, he was a disaster.作为工程师，他简直糟糕透顶。

More examples

The destruction of the rain forests is an ecological disaster.

The plane narrowly avoided disaster when one of the engines cut out on take-off.

Let us pray for the victims of this terrible disaster.

News of the disaster shocked the whole world.

Floods and earthquakes are natural disasters.

TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2466 COCA: 2321
disaster

noun¹

 1bad event/situation災難ADJECTIVE | VERB + DISASTER | DISASTER + VERB | DISASTER + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤awful, big, catastrophic, devastating, enormous, great, horrible, huge, large-scale, major, massive, terrible, worst可怕的災難；大災禍；毀滅性的災難；最嚴重的災難◇the biggest disaster in the history of the industry該行業歷史上最大的災難➤deadly (NAmE) 致命的災難◇the deadliest natural disaster in US history美國歷史上最致命的自然災害➤imminent, impending, looming即將來臨的／近在眼前的／正在逼近的災難◇Everyone had the feeling that disaster was imminent.每個人都感覺到災難在逼近。◇It seemed that nothing could prevent the impending disaster.似乎沒有什麼可以阻止這場迫在眉睫的災難。➤possible, potential可能的／潛在的災難➤certain某種災難◇It would spell certain economic disaster for our local community.這會給我們當地社區帶來某種經濟災難。➤coming, future即將來臨的／未來可能發生的災難◇He called for a full investigation to help prevent future disasters.他要求展開全面調查，以防止未來可能發生的災難。➤unforeseen始料未及的災難◇the unforeseen disaster that has just been thrust upon us落在我們頭上的始料未及的災難➤unprecedented空前的災難◇This is an unprecedented natural disaster.這是一場空前的自然災害。➤global, national全球性災難；國家的災難▸➤natural自然災害◇earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters地震、洪水及其他自然災害➤man-made人禍▸➤air, ecological, environmental, flood, flooding, hurricane, military, mine, mining, nuclear, rail, tsunami空難；生態災難；環境災難；洪災；颶風災難；軍事災難；礦難；核災難；鐵路事故；海嘯災難◇fears of a nuclear disaster對核災難的恐懼➤human, humanitarian人類的／人道主義災難◇the world's worst humanitarian disaster世界上最嚴重的人道主義災難➤economic, financial, social經濟／金融／社會災難◇Their departure spells social disaster for the region.他們的離開給這一地區帶來了社會災難。➤personal個人災難➤unfolding愈演愈烈的災難◇the unfolding storm disaster in the South南方愈演愈烈的暴風雨災害➤costly代價高昂的災難◇Hurricane Katrina was the costliest natural disaster in history.卡特里娜颶風是有史以來代價最為慘重的自然災害。VERB + DISASTER➤bring, cause, create, lead to導致災禍；釀成災難；引發災難◇One person's mistakes can bring disaster to someone else.一個人的錯誤可能禍及他人。◇attempts to find out what caused the disaster尋找災難原因的努力➤mean, spell意味着／招致災難◇Just one mistake can mean disaster.一個錯誤便會引發一場災難。◇The drought spelled economic disaster for the country.乾旱在該國引發了經濟災難。➤avert, avoid, prevent, save sb/sth from, stave off, ward off避免災難；防止災難；使⋯免於遭災◇A major disaster was averted only just in time.一場大災難被及時避免了。◇What can be done to ward off environmental disaster?如何避免環境災難？➤anticipate, foresee, predict預測／預見／預言災難◇Independent analysts in the market predicted disaster.市場中的獨立分析師預測會有災難。➤court, invite招致災難◇It's courting disaster to go into the mountains without proper weatherproof clothing.進山卻不攜帶些防風雨的衣物，簡直是自找苦吃。➤be heading for走向災難◇his firm belief that the whole world was heading for disaster他堅信整個世界正走向災難➤face面臨災難◇In the last match of the series England were facing disaster.在系列賽的最後一場比賽中，英格蘭隊面對的是災難。➤experience, suffer遭受災難◇There are many who have suffered personal disasters but managed to rebuild their lives.有許多人遭受過個人不幸，但仍重建了自己的生活。➤handle處理災難◇No government could have handled a disaster of this magnitude effectively.當時無論哪個政府，都無法有效地處理如此大的災難。➤overcome, survive克服災難；從災難中幸存◇It was a miracle any of the passengers or crew survived the disaster.在這場災難中若有任何乘客或機組人員生還，那簡直就是個奇跡。➤end in, result in以災難告終◇The show ended in disaster when the tent collapsed.帳篷倒塌，演出以災難收場。DISASTER + VERB➤happen, occur, strike, take place災難發生；災難降臨◇Will we ever find out why the disaster occurred?我們會找出災難發生的原因嗎？◇Everything was going fine. Then, without warning, disaster struck.一切進展順利。然後，在沒有任何警示的情況下，災難降臨了。◇When disaster struck, no one was prepared.災難來臨時，人們都手足無措。➤unfold災難愈演愈烈◇Europe's worst environmental disaster is unfolding at this very moment.歐洲最嚴重的環境災難此時正愈演愈烈。➤befall sb/sth, hit sb/sth, strike (sb/sth)災難降臨到⋯；災難襲擊⋯◇the economic disaster that befell the country整個國家遭遇的經濟災難➤affect sb/sth災難影響到⋯◇communities affected by disasters受災的社區➤loom, threaten災難逼近／威脅◇We could all see that disaster loomed for the company.我們都看得出來災難正向該公司逼近。➤ensue災難隨之發生◇His prediction was not heeded, and disaster ensued.沒人理會他的預測，結果災難發生了。DISASTER + NOUN➤area, scene, site, zone災區◇Only rescue workers are allowed into the disaster area.只允許救援人員進入災難現場。◇The area has been declared a disaster zone.該地區被宣佈為受災地區。➤aid, assistance, relief, response救災援助；救災物資；災害應對◇counties eligible for federal disaster assistance有資格接受聯邦救災援助的縣◇The disaster relief operation will continue over the summer.救災援助整個夏天都將繼續。➤recovery (especially NAmE) 災後重建◇The majority of enterprises aren't spending very much on disaster recovery at all.多數企業沒有在災後重建上投入很多資金。➤plan, planning (both especially NAmE) 災難應急方案◇We have a disaster plan in place before every mission.每次執行任務前我們都會預先制訂災難應急方案。➤preparation, preparedness (both especially NAmE) 防災準備◇the planning and implementation of disaster preparedness防災方案及其實施➤management災害管理◇They had no real experience in disaster management.他們沒有實際的災害管理經驗。➤declaration (NAmE) 宣佈處於災難狀態◇This morning I signed a disaster declaration for the state.今天上午我簽署了宣佈該州進入災難狀態的公告。➤fund救災資金◇the governor's disaster fund州長的救災資金➤victim災民➤scenario災難場景◇It has become a financial disaster scenario.這成了一個金融災難預案。➤film, flick (informal) , movie (especially NAmE) 災難影片◇a Hollywood disaster movie一部好萊塢災難片PREPOSITION➤in a/the disaster在災難中◇In a disaster everyone needs to keep calm.災難中每個人都需要保持鎮靜。PHRASES➤a disaster waiting to happen潛藏的災禍◇Any one of these nuclear plants may be a disaster waiting to happen.這些核電廠中的任何一個都可能會成為災難隱患。➤in the aftermath of a disaster災難之後◇In the aftermath of the disaster people were too shocked to give a clear picture of what had happened.災難過後人們心有餘悸，無法清晰地描述所發生的一切。➤a recipe for disaster禍患◇Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= sth that is likely to go badly wrong).讓她來組織聚會只會把事情搞砸。➤a walking disaster, a walking disaster area (both figurative, especially BrE) 活脫脫像場災難；活脫脫像個災區◇I am a walking disaster when it comes to paperwork.我做文書工作總是搞得一塌糊塗。➤a victim of a disaster災難受害者◇an organization which provides help for the victims of the disaster向災民提供幫助的組織
disaster

noun²

 2a failure失敗ADJECTIVE | VERB + DISASTER | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤absolute, complete, real, total, unmitigated, utter完全的失敗；徹頭徹尾的失敗◇The play was a complete disaster from beginning to end.這部戲自始至終都很失敗。➤business, economic, electoral, fashion, financial, political, public relations (abbreviated to PR) , social生意上的／經濟上的／選舉的／時尚方面的／財務上的／政治上的／公共關係上的／社會方面的失敗◇the greatest electoral disaster of the century本世紀最失敗的選舉◇The shirt was a definite fashion disaster.這件襯衫毫無時尚可言。◇Buying that house turned out to be a financial disaster.買那座房子結果證明是理財上的失敗。VERB + DISASTER➤prove, turn out to be證明是失敗；結果表明是失敗◇High-rise buildings proved a social disaster.高層建築證明是個社會災難。➤become, turn into成為／轉為失敗◇I can already foresee the night turning into a total disaster.現在我就可以預知這將是一個徹頭徹尾的失敗之夜。PREPOSITION➤a disaster for sb/sth對⋯而言是失敗◇The festival ended up being a financial disaster for the promoters.節日最終對籌辦者而言是財務上的失敗。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2466 COCA: 2321
disaster noun
⇨ disaster (Losing your job doesn't have to be a disaster.) ⇨ crisis (a nuclear disaster) ⇨ loser 2 (a disaster as a manager)disaster

noun

  ➡ See also the entry for disappointment 另见disappointment条disaster ♦︎ failure ♦︎ catastrophe ♦︎ fiasco ♦︎ debacle ♦︎ flop ♦︎ washoutThese are all words for sth that is very unsuccessful, causes a lot of problems or is disappointing. 这些词均表示失败、糟糕的境况或灾难。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a disaster / failure / catastrophe for sb◆a fiasco / debacle over sth◆a total disaster / failure / catastrophe / fiasco / flop / washout◆a complete disaster / failure / catastrophe / fiasco / flop◆a financial disaster / failure / fiasco / debacle◆an economic disaster / failure / catastrophe◆to prove a disaster / failure / fiasco / flop■ disaster [countable, uncountable] a very bad situation that causes problems; sth that is very unsuccessful 不幸；祸患；彻底失败的事◆Losing your job doesn't have to be such a disaster.丢了工作不一定就是大难临头。◆Disaster struck when the wheel came off.车轮脱落，灾祸就来了。◆Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= sth that is likely to go badly wrong).让她来组织这次聚会非坏事不可。◆The play's first night was a total disaster.这出戏头一晚上就彻底演砸了。  see also disaster ⇨ crisis ■ failure [countable] something that is not successful 失败◆The whole thing was a complete failure.整个事情彻底失败了。◆A team learns from experience, both successes and failures.一个团体应该从成功与失败的经验中学习。◆The venture proved to be a costly failure.那个经营项目结果证明是一次损失惨重的失败。OPP success ⇨ success   see also failure ⇨ failure ■ catastrophe kəˈtæstrəfi [countable] an event that causes sb suffering or that causes problems 不幸事件；麻烦◆The attempt to expand the business was a catastrophe for the firm.拓展业务的尝试使这家公司陷入困境。◆We've had a few catastrophes with the food for the party.我们为聚会准备食物时遇到了一些困难。  see also catastrophe ⇨ crisis ■ fiasco fiˈæskəʊ; NAmE fiˈæskoʊ [countable] (rather informal) something that is a complete failure especially because it is badly planned or organized, often in a way that causes embarrassment 难堪的失败，尴尬的结局（尤指筹划不周或组织不力所致）◆What a fiasco!这结果真丢脸！◆After the fiasco over the brochures, I decided to take charge of the marketing.经历了广告手册的难堪失败之后，我决定负责市场营销工作。■ debacle deɪˈbɑːkl, dɪˈbɑːkl [countable] something that is a complete failure, especially because of disagreements between those involved, in a way that causes embarrassment （尤指内部分歧造成的）彻底失败，崩溃，垮台◆He should take responsibility for the debacle and resign.他应该对这次惨败负责并辞职。■ flop [countable] (informal) something such as a film, party or product, that is not successful, especially because it is not popular or is not bought by many people （电影、聚会或产品等）失败，砸锅◆The film has been labelled the year's biggest box-office flop.这部电影被称为本年度票房收益最差的影片。◆The share sale has been a flop with investors.这次股份销售并不受投资者青睐。 OPP hit ⇨ success   see also flop ⇨ close verb 2 ■ washout ˈwɒʃaʊt; NAmE ˈwɑːʃaʊt, ˈwɔːʃaʊt [countable, usually singular] (informal) an event that is a complete failure, especially because of rain 因雨取消的事；彻底失败的事；泡汤◆They feared that the wedding was going to be a washout after torrential rain.他们担心倾盆大雨过后这次婚礼将会取消。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2466 COCA: 2321
disaster
Accidents: accident, mishap, calamity...
General words meaning natural disaster: violence, disaster, catastrophe...
Unsuccessful person or thing: lost cause, also-ran, lame duck...

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