新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

dismal

英  [ˈdɪzməl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1惨淡不良的

    Something that is dismal is bad in a sad or depressing way.

    双语例句

    例:

    Israel's dismal record in the Olympics.

    以色列在奥运会上的惨淡纪录。

    2(尤指外表)沉闷的

    Something that is dismal is sad and depressing, especially in appearance.

    近义词

    dreary

    双语例句

    例:

    The main part of the hospital is pretty dismal but the children's ward is really lively.

    这家医院的主要地方颇为沉闷,但是儿科病房却很有生气。

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