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emergency

/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
e · mer · gen · cy ɪ · ˈmɜːr · dʒən · si
English Definition
n. a serious, unexpected situation needing immediate action
中文释义
紧急情况
Significado en Español
emergencia
한국어 뜻
비상 사태, 긴급 상황
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tình trạng khẩn cấp, trường hợp khẩn cấp
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Example Sentence

Call 911 in case of an emergency.

紧急情况下请拨打911。

Synonyms
crisis urgent situation exigency
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “emergency”:

  1. A tranquility
  2. B celebration
  3. C crisis
  4. D routine
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C — crisis. “emergency” means n. a serious, unexpected situation needing immediate action

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In a real ______, you should call for help right away.

  1. A holiday
  2. B party
  3. C emergency
  4. D game
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C — emergency. “emergency” means n. a serious, unexpected situation needing immediate action

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Common questions about “emergency”

What does “emergency” mean?

emergency — n. a serious, unexpected situation needing immediate action. In Chinese: 紧急情况.

How do you pronounce “emergency”?

emergency is pronounced /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/. It breaks into 4 syllables: e · mer · gen · cy.

How do you use “emergency” in a sentence?

Call 911 in case of an emergency. (紧急情况下请拨打911。)

What are synonyms for “emergency”?

crisis, urgent situation, exigency — all close in meaning to emergency (n. a serious, unexpected situation needing immediate action).

Is “emergency” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. emergency appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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