| 单词 | state of emergency |
| 释义 | state of emergency From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishGovernmentstate of emergencyˌstate of eˈmergency noun (plural states of emergency) [countable]PGwhen a government gives itself special powers in order to try to control an unusually difficult or dangerous situation, especially when this involves limiting people’s freedomAfter declaring a state of emergency, the government arrested all opposition leaders.Examples from the Corpusstate of emergency• As rebel forces loyal to Nabiyev approached the capital, a state of emergency was imposed on Oct. 22.• Gorbachev threatened to declare a state of emergency throughout Moldavia.• Low power California's power crisis worsened as blackouts began and the governor declared a state of emergency.• By last night, five municipalities had declared a state of emergency.• Fife Symington declared a state of emergency, effective immediately.declaring ... state of emergency• The government responded to the outbreak of violence by declaring a state of emergency in Bangkok and four surrounding provinces. |
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