emergency
gb/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi/ us/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi/
A2
Inglese
~ 2400
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A2
event
1
Urgent and dangerous situation
A sudden serious problem that needs quick action to stop harm or danger.
Schema d'uso:
in case of [emergency]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'emergency' with 'urgency'. 'Emergency' is a situation; 'urgency' is the feeling or importance of acting quickly.
Sinonimi
crisis (Often more general, can be long-term as well as sudden.)
Contrari
routine (A situation that is normal and does not require urgent action.)
Collocazioni
medical emergency
|in case of emergency
|emergency services
|emergency room
|emergency exit
Temi
safety
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The pilot announced there was an emergency and we had to land immediately.
- Always keep this number handy in case of an emergency.
- Firefighters responded quickly to the emergency at the factory.
- The hospital is prepared for any medical emergency.
- During the emergency, the power was cut off in the entire area.
Esempi per chi studia
- Call this number if there is an emergency.
- We left the building because of an emergency.
- She went to the hospital for an emergency.
- The police came fast when the emergency happened.
Sostantivo
technical
B1
entity
2
Public services for urgent help
The public services like police, fire, and ambulance that help in dangerous situations.
Schema d'uso:
[emergency] [services/system]
Sinonimi
rescue services (Focuses more on saving people from danger rather than all urgent responses.)
Collocazioni
emergency services
|emergency hotline
|emergency response team
Temi
safety
|government
|health
|law
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Dial 911 to contact the emergency services.
- The city is improving its emergency response system.
- Emergency services arrived within minutes after the accident.
Esempi per chi studia
- Call the emergency services if there is a fire.
- The emergency team helped the injured man.
- We need more people in the emergency service.
Grammatica
Forma base
emergency
IPA
GB/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi/
US/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi/
Sillabe e accento
emer - gency (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gency)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: emergency
- Plural: emergencies
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
emergency room
1/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi ɹˈum/
fixed phrase
Hospital area for urgent care
The part of a hospital where people go when they are very sick or hurt and need help right away.
Esempi
- He was taken to the emergency room after the accident.
- The emergency room was crowded with patients last night.
emergency services
1/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi sˈɚvɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
Police, fire, and ambulance services
The police, fire department, and ambulance service that help in dangerous situations.
Esempi
- Call the emergency services if you see a fire.
- The emergency services worked all night after the storm.
in case of emergency
1/ˈɪn kˈeɪs əv ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi/
fixed phrase
If something urgent happens
Used to say what to do if a dangerous or serious problem happens suddenly.
Esempi
- In case of emergency, break the glass to reach the alarm.
- Keep this card with you in case of emergency.
emergency exit
1/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi ˈɛksɪt/
fixed phrase
Exit for use in danger only
A door or way out that people use only when there is danger, like a fire.
Esempi
- The emergency exit is at the back of the theater.
- Do not block the emergency exit at any time.
- Do not block the emergency exit.
- The emergency exits are clearly marked with signs.