释义 |
cataˈstrophical, a. [f. as prec. + -al1.] Referring to, dealing with, catastrophes; also = prec.
1826Blackw. Mag. XIX. Pref. 24 Paragraphs circuitously approaching..to a catastrophical climax. 1876Contemp. Rev. XXVIII. 740 A..disturbance of the laws and direction of matter and force,—sudden, and catastrophical. Hence cataˈstrophically adv.
1872Bagehot Physics & Pol. (1876) 155 As soon as that repression was catastrophically removed. |