单词 | crisis |
释义 | crisis crisis /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/ noun (PLURAL crises /-siːz/ ) B2 [C or U] a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering: » The country's leadership is in crisis.» an economic/financial crisis» I've got a family crisis on my hands - my 16-year-old sister is pregnant.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disastersF0 [C] an extremely difficult or dangerous point in a situation: » crisis talks» A mediator has been called in to resolve the crisis.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disastersF0 [C] a moment during a serious illness when there is the possibility of suddenly getting either better or worse: » He's passed the crisis - the fever's started to go down.Thesaurus+: ↑Disease and illness - general wordsa crisis of confidenceF0 a sudden loss of confidence: » With inflation at 500 percent, the country faces a crisis of confidence.Thesaurus+: ↑Uncertainty , ↑Hesitating , ↑Achievable• • • Extra Examples:» It may yet be possible to find a peaceful solution to the crisis.» The country is in the midst of an economic crisis.» Talks were held in Madrid about the fuel crisis.» Falling house prices are illustrative of the crisis facing the construction industry.» The two groups will meet next week to try to defuse the crisis. |
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