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an unexpected and dangerous situation that must be dealt with immediately → crisis :

Lifeguards are trained to deal with emergencies .

in an emergency

The staff need to know what to do in an emergency.

In case of emergency , press the alarm button.

emergency exit/supplies etc (= used in an emergency )

$500,000 of emergency aid for the victims of the earthquake

The plane had to make an emergency landing .

The government called an emergency meeting to discuss the crisis. → state of emergency

COLLOCATIONS

动词

deal with an emergency Several fire crews were called to deal with the emergency at the power plant.

cope with an emergency (= succeed in dealing with an emergency ) Do you think that you could cope with an emergency?

handle an emergency (= deal with and make decisions about an emergency ) There is always a doctor on call to handle emergencies.

emergency + NOUN

an emergency situation If an emergency situation arises, the pilot and crew must stay calm.

emergency aid/relief/help (= things such as food and medicine that are given to people when they are in a very dangerous situation ) The charity made a television appeal for emergency aid to the region.

emergency treatment (= medical treatment given to someone when they have been injured or become ill suddenly ) The driver is undergoing emergency treatment at Park Royal Hospital.

an emergency operation (= a medical operation that is carried out quickly when someone has been injured or become ill suddenly ) He had an emergency operation to save his sight.

an emergency meeting (= a meeting that is arranged quickly to discuss a very serious situation ) The cabinet held an emergency meeting earlier today.

an emergency session (= a political meeting that is arranged quickly to discuss a very serious situation ) an emergency session of the UN Security Council

emergency measures (= special actions that are taken to deal with a very serious situation ) The president an 名词 ced emergency measures to deal with terrorism.

emergency powers (= special powers that are given to the government, police, or army because there is a very serious situation ) The army was given emergency powers to help tackle the rising violence.

an emergency vehicle (= an ambulance or fire engine ) Emergency vehicles rushed to the scene.

形容词

a serious emergency (= a situation which involves danger to people ) The police usually respond quickly to serious emergencies.

an extreme emergency (= a situation that is very worrying or dangerous ) These weapons should be used only in an extreme emergency.

a major emergency (= a dangerous situation that affects a large number of people ) In a major emergency, the national guard may be called in.

a sudden/unexpected/unforeseen emergency (= a situation that was not planned ) I left half an hour early in case of traffic jams or some other unforeseen emergency.

短语

in case of emergency/in the event of an emergency (= if there is an emergency ) The fire-exit doors should only be opened in case of emergency.