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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
    • And it's really unfortunate that he paints such a dire negative picture of Black communities in our country, you know, the vibrancy of the Black church, the Black businesses that employ so many people, the opportunities that so many families are working to provide for their kids.

      And it's really unfortunate that he paints such a dire negative picture of Black communities in our country, you know, the vibrancy of the Black church, the Black businesses that employ so many people, the opportunities that so many families are working to provide for their kids.

    • PAINTS SUCH A DIRE

      PAINTS SUCH A DIRE

    B1

    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

    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

    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

    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

    The FRONT THREE FOOTBALL SPELLING BEE QUIZ was PURE CHAOS ?

    15:18The FRONT THREE FOOTBALL SPELLING BEE QUIZ was PURE CHAOS ?
    • Je ne peux plus dire league.

      Je ne peux plus dire league.

    B1

    The Third U.S. Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton VS Donald Trump

    37:56The Third U.S. Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton VS Donald Trump
    • That will have dire consequences for Social Security and Medicare.

      That will have dire consequences for Social Security and Medicare.

    • that will have dire consequences for Social Security and Medicare.

      that will have dire consequences for Social Security and Medicare.

    B1