emergency

US /ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si/

UK /ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si/

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紧急情况, 突发事件

a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action

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Call 911 in case of an emergency.

遇到紧急情况请拨打911。

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The hospital has an emergency room.

医院设有急诊室。

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紧急, 应急

used in or for an emergency

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There is an emergency exit at the back of the building.

大楼后面有一个紧急出口。

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The pilot made an emergency landing.

飞行员进行了紧急降落。

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urgent crisis critical dire

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