1. | 突发事件;紧急情况a sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with it |
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. 地震发生后政府已宣布进入紧急状态。 | |
This door should only be used in an emergency . 这道门只能在紧急情况下使用。 | |
the emergency exit(= to be used in an emergency) 紧急出口 | |
The government had to take emergency action. 政府只得采取紧急措施。 | |
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. 飞行员在一片农田里应急着陆。 | |
I always have some extra cash with me for emergencies . 我总是随身多带点现金以备急需。 | |
The government has been granted emergency powers(= to deal with an emergency) . 政府已被授予应急权力。 |