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Dismal Adj Graded Sad 英[ˈdɪzməl 美[ˈdɪzməl Adj.阴沉的,惨淡的,凄凉的;忧郁的;N.低落的情绪;<美>沼泽 忧郁的;凄凉的;令人沮丧的 Bad

单词 dismal
音标
英[ˈdɪzməl] 美[ˈdɪzməl]
解释
adj.阴沉的,惨淡的,凄凉的;忧郁的;n.低落的情绪;<美>沼泽;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
忧郁的;凄凉的;令人沮丧的
Something that is dismal is bad in a sad or depressing way.
例:...Israel's dismal record in the Olympics...以色列在奥运会上让人沮丧的记录
例:My prospects of returning to a suitable job are dismal...我重新找到一个合适的工作岗位的希望很渺茫。

ADJ-GRADED
(尤指外表)阴暗的,阴沉的,沉闷的
Something that is dismal is sad and depressing, especially in appearance.
例:The main part of the hospital is pretty dismal but the children's ward is really lively.医院的主体部分死气沉沉,但是儿科病房却充满生气。
例:...a dark dismal day with rain falling steadily...天空昏暗、阴雨绵绵的一天
变形
adv:dismally~

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