catastrophic
英 [kætə'strɒfɪk]
美[,kætə'strɑfɪk]
- adj. 灾难的；悲惨的；灾难性的，毁灭性的
考试真题
- Many experts now believe that given the right policies, the effects, though grave, need not be catastrophic.
出自-2010年12月阅读原文
- Unless renewables become cheap enough that substantial carbon deposits are left underground for a very long time, if not forever, the planet will likely be exposed to potentially catastrophic climate risks.
2017年6月六级真题（第一套）阅读 Section B
- While alternative estimates of the damage from carbon emissions differ, and it's especially hard to reckon the likely costs of possible catastrophic climate events, most estimates suggest substantial negative effects.
2017年6月六级真题（第一套）阅读 Section B