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apocalyptic

/əˌpɑkəˈlɪptɪk/

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1 · adjective

suggesting catastrophic destruction

末日般的

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The film depicts an apocalyptic world after a drought.
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这部电影描绘了干旱之后的末日世界。
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Pronunciation: /əˌpɑkəˈlɪptɪk/

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