ADJ-GRADED
(尤指外表)阴暗的,阴沉的,沉闷的
Something that is dismal is sad and depressing, especially in appearance.
例句
The main part of the hospital is pretty dismal but the children's ward is really lively.
医院的主体部分死气沉沉,但是儿科病房却充满生气。
...a dark dismal day with rain falling steadily...
天空昏暗、阴雨绵绵的一天