adj.灾难的；灾难性的
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. 全球气温上升的后果虽然并非即时发生，但可能潜伏着大灾难。
My catastrophic car accident had left me unconscious and in critical condition. 灾难性的车祸使我失去知觉，情况危急。
The failure of the talks could have catastrophic consequences. 会谈的失败可能会导致灾难性的后果。
On this issue, the consequences of inaction could be catastrophic. 在这个问题上，不采取行动将会带来灾难性的后果。
