| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_having-a-bad-result-or-outcome |
| 释义 | having a bad result or outcomeThese words describe a problem, illness, etc. that can have a bad outcome. One of the most commonly used words for this is serious. Her condition is not thought to be serious. You can also use the word bad, especially in speech and more informal written contexts. He got a bad case of food poisoning. The opposite of serious is minor. He was charged with a minor traffic offence. You can say that a serious problem is a big problem or a major problem. Online fraud is a big problem. It's not a major problem, but it does need to be taken care of. If the situation is grave, it is extremely serious and gives cause for worry. The public are in grave danger. You can describe an illness, injury, pain, damage, disruption, etc. as severe. He suffered severe damage to his right ankle during the opening match of the season. A life-threatening disease or injury is a very serious one that can cause death. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Grievous is a formal word meaning having very serious effects or causing great pain. Her death is a grievous loss to the whole of the community. If a situation is so serious that it needs to be dealt with immediately, you can say that it is urgent. Suddenly, protecting the public from dangerous chemicals became an urgent matter. Related articleslacking humour and not meant to be funny |
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