worst-case scenario

IPA/ˌwɜːst.keɪs sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/
IPA/ˌwɝːst.keɪs səˈner.i.oʊ/

worst-case scenario — 名詞

  • worst-case scenariosingular
  • worst-case scenariosplural

1. the result you would least want if a plan, risk, or event went badly

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釋義

最壞情況

某個情況中可能發生的最嚴重或最糟結果

the result you would least want if a plan, risk, or event went badly

例句

The worst-case scenario is that the bridge closes for six months.

最壞情況是這座橋會關閉六個月。

the worst-case scenario is that + clause

Engineers prepared for a worst-case scenario during the flood season.

工程師為汛期可能出現的最壞情況做好準備。

prepare for a worst-case scenario

常見搭配
  • the worst-case scenario
  • a worst-case scenario
  • plan for the worst-case scenario
  • prepare for a worst-case scenario
  • avoid the worst-case scenario
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文法句型

the worst-case scenario

in a worst-case scenario

plan for the worst-case scenario

用法筆記

Often used in planning, risk assessment, insurance, safety, and business discussions. It names the most negative realistic outcome, not every possible bad result.

常見錯誤

Incorrect: 'Worst-case scenario will happen certainly.' Correct: 'In the worst-case scenario, the order will arrive late.' The phrase describes a possible bad outcome, not a confirmed fact.

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常用片語

  • the worst-case scenario
  • in a worst-case scenario
  • plan for the worst-case scenario
  • prepare for a worst-case scenario