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dire

/ˈdajɚ/

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adjective

direr; direst

[or more ~; most ~]

very bad :causing great fear or worry

Even the smallest mistake could have dire [=terrible, dreadful] consequences.

a dire emergency

The circumstances are now more dire than ever.

With its best player out of the game, the team found itself in dire straits. [=in a very bad or difficult situation]

The company now finds itself in dire financial straits. [=the company is having bad financial problems]

warning of disaster :showing a very bad future

Some analysts are issuing dire economic forecasts.

a dire prediction/warning

requiring immediate action :very urgent

The government is in dire [=desperate] need of reform.

dire necessity

very serious or extreme

They live in dire poverty.

* Các từ tương tự:
direct, direct current, direct debit, direct deposit, direct mail, direct marketing, direct object, direction, directional