n.大灾难；大祸；彻底失败
The earthquake was a terrible catastrophe. 这次地震是个可怕的灾难。
He is teetering on the edge of catastrophe. 他在大灾难的边缘徘徊。
The catastrophe would be stamped in their minds. 那场灾难将会深深地印在他们的头脑里。
Their other problems paled into insignificance beside this latest catastrophe. 最近发生这一灾祸后,他们其他的问题都显得无关重要了。
Their English party turned out to be a catastrophe. 他们的英语晚会结局糟透了。
巨灾事件
