| 单词 | worst-case scenario |
| 释义 | > as lemmasworst-case scenario worst-case adj. that assumes or constitutes the worst of a number of possibilities; frequently in worst-case scenario. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > adversity > [adjective] > worse or worst (of state of affairs) > of a number of possible worst-case1957 1957 L. M. Swartz et al. PWR Loss-of-Coolant Accident-Core Meltdown Calculations vi. 9 Since the events following a large rupture in the reactor core are more difficult to control, this condition is assumed for the ‘worst case’ studies. 1964 R. F. Ficchi Electr. Interference ii. 18 It is first assumed, using a worst-case analysis technique, that the mean beam of the receiver and transmitter antenna are in direct line of sight. 1979 R. Littell Debriefing v. 88 Worst-case contingency planning is still the basis of scenario construction. 1980 Times 18 Jan. 14/1 Analysts believe that the Kremlin drew up a ‘worst-case’ scenario which took into account both an embargo on American grain and a threat to the Moscow Olympics. 2016 Mail on Sunday (Nexis) 11 Sept. The worst-case scenario was that we weren't going to get off that plane alive. < as lemmas |
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