名複: emergencies
emergency






KK:[ɪˈmɝdʒǝnsɪ] DJ:[iˈmǝːdʒǝnsi]
以上來源於:《英漢大辭典》
n.
(pl. emergencies)
- a serious, unexpected, and potentially dangerous situation requiring immediate action. ▸ [as modifier] arising from or used in an emergency:▸N. Amer. the casualty department in a hospital.
- (the Emergency) Irish historical the Second World War.
- Austral./NZ dated (in sport) a reserve player or runner.
Etymology
C17: from med. L. emergentia, from L. emergere (see emerge).
以上來源於:《簡明牛津英語詞典》