emergencies

柯林斯詞典

1. N-COUNT An emergency is an unexpected and difficult or dangerous situation, especially an accident, that happens suddenly and that requires quick action to deal with it. 突發(fā)事件; 緊急情況
He deals with emergencies promptly. 他迅速地應(yīng)對突發(fā)事件。
2. ADJ An emergency action is one that is done or arranged quickly and not in the normal way, because an emergency has occurred. 緊急的[ADJ n]
Yesterday, the centre's board held an emergency meeting. 昨天，中心的董事會召開了一次緊急會議。
3. ADJ Emergency equipment or supplies are those intended for use in an emergency. 應(yīng)急的[ADJ n]
The plane is carrying emergency supplies for refugees. 這架飛機(jī)載著給難民的應(yīng)急物資。