The earthquake was a terrible disaster.
这次地震是一场可怕的灾难。
Select the best synonym for the word “disaster”:
C — catastrophe. “disaster” means n. a sudden event causing great damage or suffering
The huge, sudden flood was a ______ that destroyed hundreds of homes.
D — disaster. “disaster” means n. a sudden event causing great damage or suffering
disaster — n. a sudden event causing great damage or suffering. In Chinese: 灾难，灾害.
disaster is pronounced /dɪˈzæstər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: di · sas · ter.
The earthquake was a terrible disaster. (这次地震是一场可怕的灾难。)
catastrophe, calamity, tragedy — all close in meaning to disaster (n. a sudden event causing great damage or suffering).
Yes. disaster appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.