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emergency

英[ɪ'mɜːdʒ(ə)nsɪ] 美[ɪ'mɝdʒənsi]
  • n. 紧急情况;突发事件;非常时刻
  • adj. 紧急的;备用的

英英释意


1. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action;
"he never knew what to do in an emergency"
2. a state in which martial law applies;
"the governor declared a state of emergency"
3. a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage