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catastrophe

/kəˈtæstrəfi/ American
Picture: catastrophe
  • n. 大灾难, 大祸
Definition
  • n. a sudden event that causes great suffering, damage, or ruin
Example
The flood was a catastrophe for the small village.
这场洪水对这个小村庄来说是一场灾难。