calamitous

/kəˈlæmɪtəs/ (bre, ipa) · [kəlˈæmətəs] /kəˈlæmɪtəs/ (ame, ipa) · [kəlˈæmətəs] /kə-ˈla-mə-təs How to pronounce calamitous (audio)/ (ame, mw)

calamitous — 形容詞

  • calamitouspositive
  • more calamitouscomparative
  • most calamitoussuperlative

1. Describes an event, action, or result that brings very serious harm, loss, or hu

1.形容詞C1
釋義

災難性的

造成巨大損失或痛苦的

Describes an event, action, or result that brings very serious harm, loss, or human suffering.

例句

The calamitous flood left Linh's family without electricity for three days.

這場災難性的洪水讓 Linh 一家停電了三天。

collocation: calamitous flood

A calamitous mistake during surgery changed the patient's life forever.

手術中的一個災難性失誤，徹底改變了那名病人的人生。

collocation: calamitous error

同義詞
  • disastrous

    The closest everyday synonym; more common in general speech than the more formal 'calamitous'.

  • catastrophic

    Usually suggests even more extreme destruction, often sudden or large-scale.

  • ruinous

    Emphasizes damage that destroys someone's finances, plans, or future stability.

反義詞
  • harmless

    Causes no damage or suffering.

  • beneficial

    Produces helpful or positive results instead of severe harm.

文法句型

calamitous + noun

be + calamitous

be + calamitous for + noun/pronoun

have calamitous consequences for + noun/pronoun

用法筆記

Usually used for events or decisions with large, lasting consequences, not for small everyday troubles. Common with nouns such as flood, war, error, loss, and consequences.

常見錯誤

❌Missing one homework sheet was calamitous.
✅Missing one homework sheet was annoying.
💡'Calamitous' is reserved for very serious damage or suffering, not minor everyday problems.
❌The soup tasted calamitous.
✅The factory leak had calamitous effects on the river.
💡'Calamitous' describes harmful events or results, not ordinary opinions about taste.