| 单词 | emergency |
| 释义 | emergency emergency /ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si/ aep /-ˈmɝː-/ noun [C or U] ► B1 something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, which happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results: » How would disabled people escape in an emergency?» Is the emergency exit suitable for wheelchairs?» The pilot of the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on Lake Geneva.Thesaurus+: ↑Accidents and disasters , ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑FailuresWord partners for emergency• ♯cope with/♯deal with/♯respond to an emergency• a ♯dire/♯real/♯sudden emergency• ♯in an emergencyCollocations:–Nouns-lu. emergency caesarian/operation/surgery/treatment» He was rushed to hospital for an emergency operation.-lu. emergency meeting/session/summit/talks» The war council met in an emergency session.-lu. an emergency landing/stop» The plane made an emergency landing.-lu. an emergency door/exit» The flight attendant pointed to the emergency exits at the front and rear of the plane.-lu. an emergency call» The ambulance was attending an emergency call from a pregnant woman.-lu. an emergency crew/service/team» Dial 999 in the UK and 911 in the US to summon the emergency services.-lu. emergency aid/fund/help/measures/regulations/repairs» The president has asked for emergency help in coping with the refugee crisis.-lu. emergency food/(medical) supplies» Planes have been dropping emergency medical supplies in the mountain areas.-lu. emergency conditions/situations» The yacht's radio is essential in emergency situations.-lu. an emergency admission» There has been a huge rise in emergency admissions to hospitals.-lu. a state of emergency» The hurricane struck yesterday and the governor has declared a state of emergency.–Verbs-lu. declare (sth) an emergency» Pilots are threatening to strike and the President has declared an emergency.-lu. cope with/deal with/respond to an emergency» Trained first aid people are available to cope with any emergency.–Adjectives-lu. a dire/major/national/real emergency» Please do not phone on Sundays except in a case of dire emergency.–Types-lu. a medical emergency» A snake bite is a true medical emergency.–Prepositions-lu. in an emergency» All the wardens know how to give first aid in an emergency.–Phrases-lu. in case of (an) emergency» She likes her daughter to have a mobile phone in case of an emergency. • • • Extra Examples:» During the emergency many staff volunteered to work through the weekend.» Grandma always kept a bit of money tucked away in case there was an emergency.» You can land a plane on water in an emergency.» I always keep a blanket and a toolkit in the trunk for emergencies.» 20 million people face starvation unless a vast emergency aid programme is launched. |
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