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emergency

🇬🇧 UK/ɪ'mɜːdʒ(ə)nsɪ/🇺🇸 US/i'mә:dʒәnsi/
NGSL 2kIELTSGREA2

Definitions

n.

A sudden, dangerous situation requiring immediate action; the hospital department treating urgent cases

紧急情况;急诊室

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
eout of, former
+
mergsink, plunge, dip
+
encystate, quality, condition
=emergency

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    In case of emergency, dial 911 immediately.

  • 2.

    Call 911 in case of a medical emergency.

  • 3.

    The president declared a national emergency.

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