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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

grim

英  [grɪm]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词

  • grimmer , grimmest

    1. 严峻的 , 令人沮丧的

    A situation or piece of information that is grim is unpleasant, depressing, and difficult to accept.

    双语例句

    例：

    They painted a grim picture of growing crime.

    他们描绘了一个犯罪率增长的严峻局面。

    例：

    There was further grim economic news yesterday.

    昨天传来了更令人沮丧的经济新闻。

    2. （地方）阴沉的

    A place that is grim is unattractive and depressing in appearance.

    双语例句

    例：

    The city might be grim at first, but there is a vibrancy and excitement.

    这个城市一开始也许有些沉闷，但它有一种活力和激情。

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