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    emergency

    US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/

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    UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/

    A2TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Sudden event needing an immediate action
    This is an emergency, a big storm is coming
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
    He was rushed to the emergency room after the accident.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A state in which normal procedures are suspended and extra measures are taken in order to deal with a dangerous situation.
    The city has an emergency plan in place for natural disasters.
    adj.AdjectiveUsed in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
    This is an emergency exit.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A state of emergency is a situation in which a government is given special powers in order to deal with a crisis.
    The government declared a state of emergency after the flood.
    adj.AdjectiveDesigned for use in an emergency.
    We have emergency supplies in the basement.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A phone number to call in case of an emergency.
    What is the emergency number in your country?
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A meeting called to deal with an emergency.
    The president called an emergency meeting of the cabinet.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A route out of a building or area in case of an emergency.
    Locate the emergency exits before the show begins.

    Video subtitles

    How to Survive a Building Explosion

    06:05How to Survive a Building Explosion
    • If you're in the building where the blast occurred, don't use the elevators, and look for emergency officials at the scene.

      If you're in the building where the blast occurred, don't use the elevators, and look for emergency officials at the scene.

    • and look for emergency officials at the scene.

      and look for emergency officials at the scene.

    B1

    Iceland prepares for volcano: BBC News Review

    05:53Iceland prepares for volcano: BBC News Review
    • Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Iceland after a state of emergency was declared.

      Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Iceland after a state of emergency was declared.

    • This is from TTG Media: Iceland declares state of emergency amid intense swarm of earthquakes.

      This is from TTG Media: Iceland declares state of emergency amid intense swarm of earthquakes.

    B1

    5 Defensive Driving Strategies To Be A Safer, Smarter Driver

    09:245 Defensive Driving Strategies To Be A Safer, Smarter Driver
    • The Smith Space Cushion System developed and founded in the 1940s by Harold Smith, indicated that if you manage space, you have a place to drive out of if you get into an emergency situation,

      The Smith Space Cushion System developed and founded in the 1940s by Harold Smith, indicated that if you manage space, you have a place to drive out of if you get into an emergency situation,

    • which is correct because it's faster to drive out of an emergency situation than it is to brake.

      which is correct because it's faster to drive out of an emergency situation than it is to brake.

    B1

    How airplane legroom got so tight

    09:15How airplane legroom got so tight
    • in part, thanks to a March court decision that decided there wasn't enough clear and indisputable evidence that small seats materially slow the exit of passengers in an emergency.

      in part, thanks to a March court decision that decided there wasn't enough clear and indisputable evidence that small seats materially slow the exit of passengers in an emergency.

    • slow the exit of passengers in an emergency.

      slow the exit of passengers in an emergency.

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • NOW, IT'S AN EMERGENCY, WHICH

      NOW, IT'S AN EMERGENCY, WHICH

    • Gun violence is a national health emergency in this country, and we need to treat it like that.

      Gun violence is a national health emergency in this country, and we need to treat it like that.

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • of an emergency night shelter that is open 365 days a year; a day service attached to

      of an emergency night shelter that is open 365 days a year; a day service attached to

    • the severe weather emergency protocol and offered accommodation to, I think, 32 homeless

      the severe weather emergency protocol and offered accommodation to, I think, 32 homeless

    B1

    What Is Phenobarbital? | Epilepsy

    01:37What Is Phenobarbital? | Epilepsy
    • It's also used for people who present in status, which is prolonged seizures, and who may be in the emergency room.

      It's also used for people who present in status, which is prolonged seizures, and who may be in the emergency room.

    • The problem is in the emergency room, when you use it, it can really knock you out, and put you to sleep.

      The problem is in the emergency room, when you use it, it can really knock you out, and put you to sleep.

    B2

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • And despite that, what we've said is, yes, we had to take some initial emergency measures

      And despite that, what we've said is, yes, we had to take some initial emergency measures

    B1

    少女時代 Girls' Generation-The Boys (EnglishVer.)[1080p]HD {Eng Subtitles/中文字幕}

    05:20少女時代 Girls' Generation-The Boys (EnglishVer.)[1080p]HD  {Eng Subtitles/中文字幕}
    • [Seohyun] Call all emergency I'm watching the phone ring

      [Seohyun] Call all emergency I'm watching the phone ring

    • Call out emergency.

      Call out emergency.

    A2

    Is The Golden Age Of Remote Work Over?

    10:50Is The Golden Age Of Remote Work Over?
    • But with the emergency orders expiring for the pandemic this year, now they can actually start to bring people back and address some of those concerns that they might have about productivity.

      But with the emergency orders expiring for the pandemic this year, now they can actually start to bring people back and address some of those concerns that they might have about productivity.

    • really have much of a choice. But with the emergency orders

      really have much of a choice. But with the emergency orders

    B1