The CFO issued a dire warning about cash flow during Monday's budget meeting.

財務長在週一的預算會議上對現金流量發出了嚴重的警告。

Analysts predict dire consequences for shippers if port delays continue through December.

分析師預測，若港口延誤持續到十二月，貨運業者將面臨可怕的後果。

Our hotel faced a dire situation when the storm canceled every incoming flight.

暴風雨取消了所有入境航班，我們的飯店陷入了極其嚴峻的處境。