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state of emergency

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ˌstate of eˈmergency noun (plural states of emergency) [countable]  PGwhen a government gives itself special powers in order to try to control an unusually difficult or dangerous situation, especially when this involves limiting people’s freedom 紧急状态 After declaring a state of emergency, the government arrested all opposition leaders. 宣布进入紧急状态后,政府逮捕了所有的反对派领导人。
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state of emergencyAs rebel forces loyal to Nabiyev approached the capital, a state of emergency was imposed on Oct. 22.Gorbachev threatened to declare a state of emergency throughout Moldavia.Low power California's power crisis worsened as blackouts began and the governor declared a state of emergency.By last night, five municipalities had declared a state of emergency.Fife Symington declared a state of emergency, effective immediately.declaring ... state of emergencyThe government responded to the outbreak of violence by declaring a state of emergency in Bangkok and four surrounding provinces.
ˌstate of eˈmergency nounChineseSyllable
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state of emergency
ˌstate of eˈmergency noun (plural states of emergency) [countable]
when a government gives itself special powers in order to try to control an unusually difficult or dangerous situation, especially when this involves limiting people’s freedom:
    After declaring a state of emergency, the government arrested all opposition leaders.