emergency
/ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/
n.
一句话记住
紧急情况;突发事件
释义与例句
n.
紧急情况;突发事件
a sudden serious and dangerous situation that needs immediate action
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Call this number if you have a medical emergency.
如果遇到医疗紧急情况,请拨打这个号码。
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The pilot made an emergency landing because of engine trouble.
由于发动机故障,飞行员实施了紧急迫降。
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Hospital staff must be prepared to deal with emergencies at any time.
医院工作人员必须随时准备处理紧急情况。
词源与构词
记忆钩子
emergency 是需要立即行动的“紧急情况”;记 in an emergency(在紧急情况下)和 emergency exit(紧急出口)。
词族与关联词
同义词
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crisis 危机emergency 指突然发生、必须立即处理的危险事件;crisis 指严重困难的时期或局面,可能持续较长时间。The government is dealing with an economic crisis. 政府正在应对经济危机。
易混词(形近或义近,注意区别)
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urgency 紧迫;紧急性emergency 指具体的紧急事件或危险状况;urgency 指需要迅速处理的紧迫性,是抽象概念。We must treat this matter with urgency. 我们必须紧急处理此事。
常见搭配
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in an emergency 在紧急情况下Break the glass to activate the alarm in an emergency. 紧急情况下,击碎玻璃以启动警报。
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emergency services 紧急救援机构;急救服务Emergency services arrived at the scene within minutes. 紧急救援人员在几分钟内到达了现场。