dire
adj
1 (fml 文) dreadful; terrible 可怕的; 极糟的
a dire situation, crisis, etc 可怕的处境、 严重的危难
The firm is in dire straits (ie in a very difficult situation) and may go bankrupt. 这商行已陷入岌岌可危的境地, 可能要破产了.
(joc 谑) The film we saw was absolutely dire! 我们看的那部电影差劲透了!
2 (infml 口) extreme 极端的: We're in dire need of your help. 我们太需要你的帮助了.
We guarantee quality products which can stand fierce competition.
我们保证提供能经得起激烈竞争的高质量产品。
Of course, the Hubble is above the earth's atmosphere, so it will soon be sending us the clearest pictures of the stars and distant galaxies that we have ever seen.