emergency

US [ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi]
UK [ɪˈmɜː(r)dʒ(ə)nsi]
  • n.突发事件;紧急情况
  • Web紧急事件;突然事件;急诊
Plural Form:emergencies  
Emergency
n.
1.
突发事件;紧急情况a sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with it
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake.
地震发生后政府已宣布进入紧急状态。
This door should only be used in an emergency .
这道门只能在紧急情况下使用。
the emergency exit(= to be used in an emergency)
紧急出口
The government had to take emergency action.
政府只得采取紧急措施。
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field.
飞行员在一片农田里应急着陆。
I always have some extra cash with me for emergencies .
我总是随身多带点现金以备急需。
The government has been granted emergency powers(= to deal with an emergency) .
政府已被授予应急权力。

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