상황이나 사건이 대단히 심각하거나, 끔찍하거나, 비참한 상태에 있는
Extremely serious, bad, or disastrous in nature.
예문:
"The conflict resulted in dire consequences for the civilian population."
"The documentary highlights the dire living conditions in the slums."
도움이나 조치가 즉각적으로 필요한 정도로 매우 절박하거나 긴급한
Indicating a state of extreme necessity or urgency; requiring immediate action.
예문:
"The charity provides aid to those in dire need of food and shelter."
"The company found itself in dire financial straits after the market crash."
재앙이나 불행을 암시하거나 예고하여 매우 불길한
Presaging disaster or misfortune; portending a gloomy or ominous future.
예문:
"Meteorologists issued a dire warning about the approaching superstorm."
"His dire predictions about the economy eventually came true."