单词 | dismal |
释义 | dis·malBrE /ˈdɪzməl/ NAmE /ˈdɪzməl/ adjective causing or showing sadness 忧郁的;凄凉的;惨淡的;阴沉的SYN gloomy, miserable◆ dismal conditions /surroundings /weather 悲惨的状况;凄凉的环境;阴沉的天气(informal ) not skilful or successful ; of very low quality 不熟练的;差劲的;不怎么样的◆ The singer gave a dismal performance of some old songs . 那歌手唱了几首老歌,唱得也不怎么样。◆ Their recent attempt to increase sales has been a dismal failure . 他们最近努力提高销售量,全是白费劲。▸ dis·mal·lyBrE /ˈdɪzməli/ NAmE /ˈdɪzməli/ adverb ◆ I tried not to laugh but failed dismally (= was completely unsuccessful ). 我想尽量忍着不笑,但根本忍不住。 |
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