emergency
复数形式
emergencies
1
紧急情况, 突发事件
an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action
- The lifeguard quickly responded to the emergency when a swimmer began struggling in the water.
- The pilot declared an emergency due to engine failure.
- The school conducted a drill to prepare students for a fire emergency.
- He called 911 when he realized the flooding in his basement was an emergency.
- The sudden power outage was treated as an emergency by the utility company.
2
紧急刹车, 手刹
a hand-operated brake used to stop a vehicle when the main brakes fail
- He engaged the emergency to stop the car on the steep slope.
他启动了紧急制动以在陡坡上停车。
- The driver pulled the emergency in a critical situation.
司机在危急情况下拉下了紧急制动器。
- She activated the emergency when the main brakes failed.
当主刹车失灵时，她启动了紧急刹车。
- The emergency was used to bring the train to a halt.
使用紧急制动使火车停下。
3
紧急状态, 紧急情况
a state in which martial law is imposed, suspending ordinary legal processes and granting military authorities control
- The president declared an emergency to restore order amid the riots.
总统宣布紧急状态以在骚乱中恢复秩序。
- The government announced an emergency following the coup attempt.
政府在政变企图后宣布了紧急状态。
- During the emergency, civilians were subject to curfews and increased security checks.
在紧急状态期间，平民受到宵禁和加强的安全检查。
- The military took over the administration during the emergency.
军方在紧急状态期间接管了行政。
- Under the emergency, certain civil liberties were temporarily suspended.
在紧急状态下，某些公民自由被暂时中止。