catastrophic
gb/kˌætəstɹˈɑfɪk/ us/kˌætəstɹˈɑfɪk/
C1
Angličtina
~ 8300
katasztrofális
C1
1
Vzorec užití:
[something] is catastrophic / a catastrophic [event/result/failure]
The dam’s catastrophic failure flooded three towns in less than an hour.
A gát katasztrofális átszakadása kevesebb mint egy óra alatt három várost elárasztott.
Scientists warn that unchecked warming could have catastrophic effects on coastal cities.
A tudósok arra figyelmeztetnek, hogy a fékezetlen felmelegedés katasztrofális hatással lehet a tengerparti városokra.
A series of catastrophic decisions by the leadership pushed the country into civil war.
The company suffered catastrophic losses after the data breach exposed millions of customer records.
Without urgent action, the wildfire season could become catastrophic for local communities and wildlife.
Učební příklady
The earthquake had catastrophic results for the city.
A földrengés katasztrofális következményekkel járt a város számára.
If the plane engine stops, it can cause a catastrophic accident.
Ha a repülőgép hajtóműve leáll, az katasztrofális balesetet okozhat.
Cutting all safety checks could lead to a catastrophic problem.
The oil spill was catastrophic for sea animals.
A catastrophic fire destroyed most of the village.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "catastrophic" for normal problems that are only a little bad (for example, saying "The traffic was catastrophic" when it was just slow). In English, "catastrophic" is usually used for extremely serious damage or loss, especially in news, science, or formal writing. It is also usually used with events, results, failures, injuries, or losses, not normally with people themselves.
Význam
causing extreme damage or destruction
Kolokace
catastrophic failure
|catastrophic injury
|catastrophic climate change
|catastrophic losses
|catastrophic event
|catastrophic consequences
Synonyma
devastating (Focuses on very serious damage and emotional shock, not always sudden.)
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disastrous (Very bad and damaging, but can be less intense or large-scale than catastrophic.)
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ruinous (Stresses complete financial or structural ruin, not necessarily sudden.)
Antonyma
minor (Describes damage or problems that are small and not very serious.)
Témata
disasters
|environment
|society
|risk
|nature
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Causing very big and sudden damage, loss, or harm, often affecting many people or things.
Causing or involving sudden, very great damage, destruction, or suffering, often on a large scale.
C1
2
Vzorec užití:
a catastrophic [mistake/performance/result]
The team’s defense was catastrophic, and they lost 6–0.
A csapat védekezése katasztrofális volt, és 6–0-ra kikaptak.
My presentation was catastrophic; I forgot my notes and the slides didn’t work.
Az előadásom katasztrofális volt; elfelejtettem a jegyzeteimet, és a diák sem működtek.
Their attempt to launch the new app without testing turned out to be a catastrophic mistake.
The company’s first quarter was catastrophic, with sales far below expectations.
Critics called the film a catastrophic failure at the box office.
Učební příklady
The exam was catastrophic for me, and I may fail the class.
A vizsga számomra katasztrofális volt, és lehet, hogy megbukom a tárgyból.
Our meeting with the client was catastrophic, and they chose another company.
Az ügyféllel való megbeszélésünk katasztrofális volt, és egy másik céget választottak.
His first day at work was catastrophic because he was late and lost an important file.
The singer’s live show was catastrophic; she forgot many of the words.
The project became catastrophic when nobody followed the plan.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say "He is catastrophic" to talk about a person. In English, "catastrophic" usually describes things like results, mistakes, performance, or a situation, not a person. It is also very strong, so it sounds exaggerated if used for small problems, like a simple delay or a small error.
Význam
extremely bad or unsuccessful
Kolokace
catastrophic mistake
|catastrophic performance
|catastrophic exam results
|catastrophic season
|catastrophic meeting
Synonyma
terrible (Common, general word for very bad; less strong and dramatic than catastrophic.)
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awful (Informal and emotional; not as formal or intense as catastrophic.)
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disastrous (Very bad or unsuccessful; similar but slightly less extreme and less dramatic.)
Antonyma
excellent (Describes something very good and successful, the opposite of extremely bad or failed.)
Témata
evaluation
|daily life
|emotions
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Very, very bad or a total failure, often used as strong language to show how bad something is.
Extremely bad, complete, or embarrassing in failure or quality, often used as strong exaggeration.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
catastrophic
IPA
GB/kˌætəstɹˈɑfɪk/
US/kˌætəstɹˈɑfɪk/
Slabiky a přízvuk
cata - stroph - ic (3 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: catastrophic
Příbuzná slova
Core family
catastrophe
noun B2
catastrophically
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
catastrophize
verb
Výrazy
catastrophic climate change
1/kˌætəstɹˈɑfɪk klˈaɪmɪt t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
extremely severe, damaging climate change
Climate change that is so strong it causes very serious damage to life, cities, and nature around the world.
Příklady
- Scientists say we must cut emissions quickly to avoid catastrophic climate change.
- The report warns of catastrophic climate change if temperatures rise more than 2°C.
- Activists marched to draw attention to the threat of catastrophic climate change.
catastrophic failure
1/kˌætəstɹˈɑfɪk fˈeɪljɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
sudden complete breakdown of a system
A sudden and complete breakdown of a system, machine, or process, usually causing very serious problems.
Příklady
- The investigation showed that a catastrophic failure in the cooling system caused the reactor shutdown.
- Engineers redesigned the software to prevent another catastrophic failure of the control unit.
- A catastrophic failure of the brakes led to the train derailment.
catastrophic injury
1/kˌætəstɹˈɑfɪk ˈɪnd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
very severe, often permanent injury
An injury that is so serious it causes permanent damage, such as loss of movement or brain function.
Příklady
- The driver suffered a catastrophic injury to his spine and will never walk again.
- Insurance policies rarely provide full coverage for catastrophic injuries.
- The sports league updated its rules to reduce the risk of catastrophic injury on the field.
catastrophic loss
1/kˌætəstɹˈɑfɪk lˈɔs/
fixed phrase
technical
extremely large disaster-related loss
A very large and sudden financial loss, usually caused by a disaster such as a storm, fire, or earthquake.
Příklady
- The insurer set aside reserves for potential catastrophic loss from hurricanes.
- The flood caused catastrophic loss for small businesses along the river.
- Reinsurance is used to protect companies from catastrophic loss events.
catastrophic thinking
1/kˌætəstɹˈɑfɪk θˈɪŋkɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
habit of imagining the worst outcome
A way of thinking where a person always imagines the worst possible thing that could happen.
Příklady
- In therapy, she worked on reducing her catastrophic thinking about work and relationships.
- Catastrophic thinking can make normal stress feel like a life-or-death situation.
- The book explains how to challenge catastrophic thinking with more realistic thoughts.