calamitous
adj. 灾难的,悲惨的; 多灾多难; 惨重
If you describe an event or situation as calamitous, you mean it is very unfortunate or serious.
...the calamitous state of the country.
国势危难
...a calamitous air crash.
一起严重的坠机事件
1. (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin;
We are exposed to the most calamitous accidents.
我们遭受着极大的灾难.
Light reveals the subtle alteration of things, the sly or calamitous impermanence or mortal life.
事物的细微变动, 人生的狡猾,倏忽无常,一一都在光中显露出来.
When central banks put themselves at the disposal of finance ministries, the results can be calamitous.
当央行让自己听命于财政部长时, 结果可能是灾难性的.