disaster

/dɪˈzæstər/

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

中文释义：灾难；灾害

The earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters in recent history.

这次地震是近代史上最严重的自然灾害之一。

Poor planning can turn a project into a financial disaster.

规划不善可能使项目变成财务灾难。