grim

1. ADJ A situation or piece of information that is grim is unpleasant, depressing, and difficult to accept. 嚴酷的; 令人沮喪的

They painted a grim picture of growing crime. 他們描繪了一個犯罪增長的嚴酷侷麪。

There was further grim economic news yesterday. 昨天有更令人沮喪的經濟新聞。

2. ADJ A place that is grim is unattractive and depressing in appearance. (地方) 隂沉的

The city might be grim at first, but there is a vibrancy and excitement. 這個城市也許一開始沉悶，但它有一種活力和激情。