# dire
##### 词义
- 英:/ˈdaɪə(r)/; 美:/ˈdaɪər/
- #词性/adj 危急的;极其严重的;极差的;极糟的
##### 例句
- Another said the calls for nationalisation had grown after the dire second-quarter UK growth figures and the ongoing problems RBS was having with clearing up its balance sheet .
- 另一位官员称,在英国第二季度报出极差的增长数据、苏格兰皇家银行在清理其资产负债表方面持续面临问题之后,呼吁国有化的声音变得更为响亮。
- We 're in dire need of your help .
- 我们急需你的帮助。
- The firm is in dire straits and may go bankrupt .
- 这家公司已陷入极度困境之中,可能会破产。