emergency

名词 emergency:

1. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
   同义词：exigency, pinch
2. a state in which martial law applies
3. a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
   同义词：hand brake, emergency brake, parking brake

1. There are four emergency exits in the department store.
   这家百货公司有四个紧急出口。
2. It is important to keep/stay calm in an emergency.
   在紧急情况下保持镇静是很重要的。
3. None of us had seen an emergency like this and we were all flying by the seat of our pants.
   我们谁都没有遇到过这种紧急情况，只好凭感觉驾驶飞机。
4. In case of emergency, break the glass and press the button.
   遇到紧急情况时，击碎玻璃罩并摁下按钮。
5. Her help was critical (ie of great importance) during the emergency.
   在紧急的情况下她的援助至为重要。
6. Ring the bell in an emergency.
   情况紧急时请按铃。
7. The rioting grew worse and the government declared a state of emergency.
   骚乱恶化，政府只得宣布进入紧急状态。

e.mer.gen.cy

n.（名词）
【复数】 e.mer.gen.cies
A serious situation or occurrence that happens unexpectedly and demands immediate action.
紧急情况：一突然发生并要求马上处理的严重情况或事件
A condition of urgent need for action or assistance:
紧急：急需行动或帮助的状况：
例句：
a state of emergency; a voice full of emergency.
紧急状态；急切的声音

adj.（形容词）
For use during emergencies:
应急的：为紧急事件备用的：
例句：
emergency food rations.
紧急时备用应急的食物配量