"cataclysmic" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 灾难性的
• 灾变的

Definition

形容极其破坏性的大事件，或导致广泛灾难和巨变的变化。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Cataclysmic”多用于正式语境，形容灾难、天灾或剧烈社会变革。常与“cataclysmic event”、“cataclysmic impact”、“cataclysmic consequences”等搭配。很少用来描述小问题。

Examples

The earthquake had cataclysmic effects on the city.

地震对这座城市产生了**灾难性**影响。

A cataclysmic storm destroyed hundreds of homes.

一场**灾难性**风暴摧毁了数百所房屋。

The climate crisis could cause cataclysmic changes worldwide.

气候危机可能引发全球**灾变性**变化。

Losing power for weeks after the hurricane was truly cataclysmic for the community.

飓风后几周断电对社区来说确实是**灾难性**的。

Scientists warn that a cataclysmic volcanic eruption could impact the entire planet.

科学家警告，**灾变性**火山爆发可能影响整个地球。

They faced cataclysmic financial losses after the economic crash.

经济崩溃后他们遭遇了**灾难性**的经济损失。