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    dire

    US /daɪr/

    ・

    UK /ˈdaɪə(r)/

    B2
    adj.Adjective(E.g. of consequences) very serious
    He lost all his money, and he is in dire financial situation

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    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • PAINTS SUCH A DIRE

      PAINTS SUCH A DIRE

    B1

    What's the Truth About the First Thanksgiving?

    05:59What's the Truth About the First Thanksgiving?
    • Somehow, the Pilgrims saw their dire situation as a demonstration of providential power—especially after a giant wave picked up the flimsy boat of a scouting party on a stormy December night.

      Somehow, the Pilgrims saw their dire situation as a demonstration of providential power—especially after a giant wave picked up the flimsy boat of a scouting party on a stormy December night.

    B2

    Live / Play

    38:01Live / Play
    • Team 8 so desperate to get in this LCS even though it's looking very dire.

      Team 8 so desperate to get in this LCS even though it's looking very dire.

    B1

    The Cascadia Fault Is Ready To Rupture: A MEGA Earthquake Is Coming!

    10:58The Cascadia Fault Is Ready To Rupture: A MEGA Earthquake Is Coming!
    • Yet, despite mounting evidence and dire predictions, many remain unaware or unprepared for what lies ahead.

      Yet, despite mounting evidence and dire predictions, many remain unaware or unprepared for what lies ahead.

    • Yet, despite mounting evidence and dire predictions, many remain unaware or unprepared for what lies ahead.

      Yet, despite mounting evidence and dire predictions, many remain unaware or unprepared for what lies ahead.

    B2

    The Marvels Is The Worst Movie Ever Made

    13:03The Marvels Is The Worst Movie Ever Made
    • And Disney's dire streak has no end in sight with the Marvels, formerly Captain Marvel Two, said to be their next big release.

      And Disney's dire streak has no end in sight with the Marvels, formerly Captain Marvel Two, said to be their next big release.

    B2

    Destructive storms roar through Oklahoma | May 8, 2024

    10:00Destructive storms roar through Oklahoma | May 8, 2024
    • So this new offensive is leaving people who originally fled to Rafah in dire circumstances with few options on where to go.

      So this new offensive is leaving people who originally fled to Rafah in dire circumstances with few options on where to go.

    B1

    What's in Store? Stained Glass

    03:51What's in Store? Stained Glass
    • On the rest of the window, you can see a motto here, Les Sis Dire.

      On the rest of the window, you can see a motto here, Les Sis Dire.

    B1

    10 Times Wikipedia Got It Horribly Wrong

    08:3010 Times Wikipedia Got It Horribly Wrong
    • It goes to show that lying about your identity online can help protect yourself, but can also lead to dire consequences.

      It goes to show that lying about your identity online can help protect yourself, but can also lead to dire consequences.

    • but can also lead to dire consequences.

      but can also lead to dire consequences.

    B1

    Seeking justice for protesters in Bangladesh | DW News

    14:39Seeking justice for protesters in Bangladesh | DW News
    • Yeah, the mood is dire.

      Yeah, the mood is dire.

    • Yeah, the mood is dire.

      Yeah, the mood is dire.

    B1

    South Korea threatens consequences, sets deadline for striking doctors to return to work

    05:12South Korea threatens consequences, sets deadline for striking doctors to return to work
    • Having one of the world's fastest-aging populations, South Korea has been suffering from a dire shortage of doctors.

      Having one of the world's fastest-aging populations, South Korea has been suffering from a dire shortage of doctors.

    • Having one of the world's fastest aging populations, South Korea has been suffering from a dire shortage of doctors.

      Having one of the world's fastest aging populations, South Korea has been suffering from a dire shortage of doctors.

    B1