disaster

The massive oil spill in the gulf was an environmental disaster for marine life in the area.

(Chinese) 海湾地区的大规模漏油事件对该地区的海洋生物来说是一场环境灾难。

Firefighters worked tirelessly to rescue victims from the scene of the train disaster.

(Chinese) 消防员夜以继日地工作，在火车事故现场营救受害者。