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disaster /dɪˈzæstɚ/  /Brit dɪˈzɑːstə/

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  • noun
    plural -ters
    [count] :something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, plane crash, etc.) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people
    The program examined several bridge failures and other engineering disasters.
    a nuclear disaster
    The earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters [=a disaster caused by natural forces] of this century.
    The state is asking for federal disaster relief. [=money to help rebuild an area after a disaster]
    something that has a very bad effect or result [count]
    The new regulations could be a disaster for smaller businesses.
    Opponents say the government's policy is a disaster waiting to happen. [=something that will probably have a very bad or tragic result] [noncount]
    They're trying to find a way to avoid disaster.
    They narrowly escaped disaster.
    The new regulations could spell disaster [=result in serious problems] for smaller businesses.
    The government's policy is a recipe for disaster. = The government is flirting with disaster by pursuing this policy.
    When disaster strikes, [=when something very bad happens] we will be prepared.
    [count] :a complete or terrible failure
    economic/financial disasters
    The dinner party was a complete disaster.

    * Các từ tương tự:
    disaster area