exigency

名词 exigency:

1. a pressing or urgent situation
2. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
   同义词：emergency, pinch

1. The people had to accept the harsh exigencies of war.
   人们要承受战乱的严酷现实。

ex.i.gen.cy

n.（名词）
【复数】 ex.i.gen.cies
The state or quality of requiring much effort or immediate action.
紧急（状态），危急（关头）：要求付出更多努力或立即行动的性质或状态
A pressing or urgent situation.See Synonyms at crisis
紧急情况：紧急或迫切的情况参见 crisis
Often exigencies Urgent requirements; pressing needs.See Synonyms at need
常作 exigencies 紧急要求；迫切需要参见 need