grim

1. ADJ A situation or piece of information that is grim is unpleasant, depressing, and difficult to accept. 严酷的; 令人沮丧的

They painted a grim picture of growing crime. 他们描绘了一个犯罪增长的严酷局面。

There was further grim economic news yesterday. 昨天有更令人沮丧的经济新闻。

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

The city might be grim at first, but there is a vibrancy and excitement. 这个城市也许一开始沉闷，但它有一种活力和激情。