| 单词 | disaster area |
| 释义 | disaster areaWord forms: plural disaster areas 1. countable noun A disaster area is a part of a country or the world which has been very seriously affected by a disaster such as an earthquake or a flood. The region has been declared a disaster area. 2. countable noun [usually singular] If you describe a place, person, or situation as a disaster area, you mean that they are in a state of great disorder or failure. [informal] His office was a disaster area of papers and full ashtrays. He's a nice old rascal but a disaster area as a politician. disaster area in British English (dɪˈzæstəʳ ˈɛərɪə) noun 1. an area affected by a disaster, usually a natural disaster The region has been declared a disaster area. 2. informal a person or place characterized by disorder His office was a disaster area of papers and full ashtrays. Parts of the sport are complete disaster areas. The quality of competitions has declined. He's a nice old rascal but a disaster area as a politician. He's a walking disaster area. He is a walking disaster area who reminds one not so much of Keir Hardie as Laureland Hardy. Examples of 'disaster area' in a sentence |
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