dire

这家酒店的卫生状况极其糟糕。

The hygiene condition of this hotel is ___dire.

由于干旱，农民们面临着严重的粮食短缺。

The farmers are facing a ___dire shortage of crops due to the drought.

在这个最紧急的时刻，我们需要立即采取行动。

At this ___dire moment, we must take action immediately.