🇬🇧🇨🇳 disastrous - 惨重 : English Lesson

Meaning of "disastrous" ("惨重"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Disastrous means something turns out really, really badly and causes lots of trouble, problems, or damage—like a big mess or a huge mistake that ruins what was supposed to be good.

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My attempt to bake cookies was so disastrous that even the smoke alarm started coughing.

My disastrous haircut made me look like I lost a fight with a lawnmower.

Our disastrous family photo shows my dad sneezing, my mom blinking, and me getting licked by the dog at the same time.

Calling my teacher “Mom” was socially disastrous; the whole class laughed for three days.

A disastrous meteor impact helped end the age of the dinosaurs—proof that one really bad day can change the whole planet.

Anna placed the tall cake on the table; a strong wind hit and the cake slid — disastrous. The cake hit the dog — disastrous licking and running, disastrous crash into the plant, disastrous spill of water and flowers, disastrous mess of icing and soil. Guests laughed, then helped clean; the party ended with hugs.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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