dire
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/ˈdaɪər/
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/ˈdaɪə(r)/
extremely serious or terrible
The accident was a dire situation that needed immediate attention.
這場事故是一個需要立即關注的嚴重情況。
extremely poor quality
The conditions in the camp were dire, with very little food or clean water.
營地裡的條件很糟糕,幾乎沒有食物或乾淨的水。