disaster
gb/dɪzˈæstɚ/ us/dɪzˈæstɚ/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2600
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Podstatné jméno
B1
event
1
Catastrophic damaging event
A sudden bad event that causes a lot of damage or harm.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is a disaster
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'disaster' with 'accident'. An accident can be small, but a disaster is usually very serious and affects many people or things.
Synonyma
catastrophe (Slightly more formal and dramatic in tone.)
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calamity (More formal and literary; less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyma
blessing (Seen as the opposite because it refers to something bringing good instead of harm.)
Kolokace
natural disaster
|major disaster
|economic disaster
|disaster relief
|disaster area
Témata
safety
|nature
|society
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The earthquake was the worst disaster in the country's history.
- Flooding after the storm created a major disaster for the region.
- The oil spill turned into an environmental disaster.
- The fire was a disaster for the small town.
- Without proper planning, the festival could become a disaster.
Učební příklady
- The flood was a big disaster.
- The earthquake was a disaster for the city.
- The fire was a disaster for many families.
- The storm was a disaster for the farmers.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B1
entity
2
Total failure or mess
A very bad result or situation because something went wrong.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is a disaster
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes overuse 'disaster' for minor problems; in this sense it's still strong but can be used humorously or exaggeratively.
Synonyma
fiasco (Emphasizes an embarrassing or ridiculous failure; more informal.)
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debacle (Formal and dramatic; often used in news reporting.)
Antonyma
success (Opposite in meaning because it refers to a positive outcome instead of a bad one.)
Kolokace
social disaster
|fashion disaster
|PR disaster
|relationship disaster
Témata
daily life
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Příklady
- The dinner party was a total disaster after the oven broke.
- Her speech turned into a disaster when she forgot her notes.
- The software update was a disaster for many users.
- The meeting was a disaster from start to finish.
Učební příklady
- The trip was a disaster because it rained all week.
- The party was a disaster when the music stopped.
- The game was a disaster for our team.
- The plan was a disaster from the beginning.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
disaster
IPA
GB/dɪzˈæstɚ/
US/dɪzˈæstɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
dis - aster (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (aster)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: disaster
- Plural: disasters
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
court disaster
1/kˈɔɹt dɪzˈæstɚ/
idiom
Invite serious trouble or harm
To do something that will probably cause something very bad to happen.
Příklady
- By not checking the weather before sailing, they were courting disaster.
- Driving so fast in the rain is courting disaster.
disaster area
1/dɪzˈæstɚ ˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
Place badly damaged by event
An area that has been badly damaged by something like a flood, earthquake, or accident.
Příklady
- After the storm, the town looked like a disaster area.
- The kitchen was a disaster area after the party.
disaster relief
1/dɪzˈæstɚ ɹɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
Aid after damaging event
Help such as food, water, and medicine given to people after something very bad happens.
Příklady
- International organizations sent teams to provide disaster relief.
- Disaster relief efforts are underway after the earthquake.
natural disaster
1/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl dɪzˈæstɚ/
fixed phrase
Destructive event from nature
A harmful event like an earthquake, flood, or storm that happens because of nature.
Příklady
- Hurricanes are one type of natural disaster.
- The country is preparing for possible natural disasters during the rainy season.
recipe for disaster
1/ɹˈɛsəpi fɚ dɪzˈæstɚ/
idiom
Situation sure to cause trouble
A situation that will probably cause big problems or failure.
Příklady
- Leaving your car unlocked in this area is a recipe for disaster.
- Mixing alcohol with certain medications is a recipe for disaster.
recipe for disaster
2/ɹˈɛsəpi fɚ dɪzˈæstɚ/
idiom
informal
Situation that will end badly
Something that will probably cause trouble or end badly if it happens.
Příklady
- Mixing alcohol with driving is a recipe for disaster.
- Ignoring safety rules is a recipe for disaster.