emergency

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高考四级六级考研雅思GRE Collins 4

n. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
n. a state in which martial law applies

n. 紧急状况, 紧急事件, 紧急需要
[化] 紧急情况

Collins 星级

Oxford 级别

2,083

BNC 频率

1,725

使用频率

emergency 由前缀 em- (表示“进入”或“内”) 和词根 erge (来自拉丁文 urgere，意思是“紧急”或“迫使”) 组成。可以理解为“进入紧急状态”。

例句

1. In case of an emergency, call 911 for help.

在紧急情况下，请拨打911寻求帮助。

2. The emergency exit is located at the back of the building.

紧急出口位于建筑物的后面。

3. Always keep a first aid kit in case of an emergency.

在紧急情况下，请始终备有急救箱。