An emergency is a serious problem that happens suddenly and needs help right away. It's often something dangerous or scary. Think of a fire, a car crash, or someone getting very sick. When there's an emergency, people need to act quickly to stay safe or help others. It's a situation you didn't expect, and it can be very important.
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
- DEFINITION
- An emergency is a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation that requires immediate action or help. It is often used to describe medical crises, accidents, or sudden problems that cannot wait.
The hospital has an emergency room for urgent cases.
- **Seriousness:** The situation has the potential for harm, damage, or loss.
- **Unexpectedness:** It's not something you planned for or anticipated.
- **Danger:** There's often an element of risk involved.
- **Immediacy:** It requires prompt action; delays can have negative consequences.
In case of an emergency, call 911 immediately.
They had to use the emergency exit during the fire drill.
The city declared a state of emergency after the heavy snowstorm.
レベル別の例文
Call 911 in an emergency.
Call 911 (nine-one-one) when there is a very bad and sudden problem.
We use 'an' before 'emergency' because 'emergency' starts with a vowel sound.
The hospital is for emergencies.
The place where sick or hurt people go is for very bad and sudden problems.
Here, 'emergencies' is plural, meaning more than one emergency.
It's an emergency, we need help now!
It's a very bad and sudden problem, we need help at this moment!
The exclamation mark shows strong feeling or urgency.
There was an emergency at work today.
A very bad and sudden problem happened at my job today.
We use 'at' with 'work' to mean a place.
She kept an emergency kit in her car.
She had a box with important things for very bad and sudden problems in her car.
'Emergency kit' is a compound noun, meaning a kit for emergencies.
The doctor arrived quickly for the emergency.
The doctor came fast because of the very bad and sudden problem.
The adverb 'quickly' describes how the doctor arrived.
In an emergency, stay calm.
When there is a very bad and sudden problem, try to be quiet and not scared.
This is an imperative sentence, giving advice or an instruction.
The power went out; it was an emergency.
The electricity stopped working; it was a very bad and sudden problem.
The semicolon connects two related independent clauses.
In case of a fire, please use the emergency exit nearest to you and proceed calmly to the assembly point.
Im Brandfall benutzen Sie bitte den nächstgelegenen Notausgang und begeben Sie sich ruhig zum Sammelpunkt.
The phrase 'in case of' is used to talk about what you should do if something happens.
The hospital declared an emergency due to the overwhelming number of patients arriving after the natural disaster.
Das Krankenhaus rief aufgrund der überwältigenden Zahl von Patienten, die nach der Naturkatastrophe eintrafen, den Notstand aus.
To 'declare an emergency' means to officially state that an emergency exists.
She always keeps an emergency kit in her car, containing blankets, first aid supplies, and non-perishable food.
Sie bewahrt immer ein Notfallset in ihrem Auto auf, das Decken, Erste-Hilfe-Artikel und haltbare Lebensmittel enthält.
An 'emergency kit' is a collection of items needed for use in an emergency.
The pilot had to make an emergency landing after one of the plane's engines failed mid-flight.
Der Pilot musste eine Notlandung durchführen, nachdem eines der Triebwerke des Flugzeugs während des Fluges ausgefallen war.
An 'emergency landing' is when a plane has to land quickly because of a serious problem.
Responding to the emergency call, paramedics arrived quickly to provide immediate medical assistance.
Auf den Notruf hin trafen die Sanitäter schnell ein, um sofortige medizinische Hilfe zu leisten.
An 'emergency call' is a phone call made to ask for immediate help in an emergency.
The government convened an emergency meeting to address the rapidly escalating crisis in the region.
Die Regierung berief eine Notfallsitzung ein, um die schnell eskalierende Krise in der Region zu bewältigen.
An 'emergency meeting' is a meeting called urgently to discuss an important and often sudden problem.
We had to activate the emergency power supply when the main electricity grid went down unexpectedly.
Wir mussten die Notstromversorgung aktivieren, als das Hauptstromnetz unerwartet ausfiel.
An 'emergency power supply' is a backup power source used when the main power fails.
It's crucial to know basic first aid in case of a medical emergency, as it can save lives.
Es ist entscheidend, grundlegende Erste Hilfe bei einem medizinischen Notfall zu kennen, da dies Leben retten kann.
A 'medical emergency' refers to a serious injury or illness that poses an immediate threat to a person's health or life.
類義語
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記憶術
Imagine an 'EMERGEncy' as an 'EMERGEnt' situation that needs urgent attention. Think of 'EMERG' as 'emerge' – something suddenly appearing that you need to deal with immediately.
視覚的連想
Picture a bright red flashing light, like on an ambulance or fire truck, with the word 'EMERGENCY' written in bold, urgent letters. You could also visualize a broken traffic light, creating a chaotic scene where immediate action is needed to prevent accidents.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Describe three different scenarios that would be considered an 'emergency.' For example, a fire in a building is an emergency. What are two others? Try to use the word 'emergency' in your descriptions.
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Which of the following situations would most likely be considered an emergency?
An emergency is a serious situation that requires immediate action. A power outage during a thunderstorm could lead to safety concerns and disruption, making it an emergency.
What is the primary characteristic of an emergency?
The definition of an emergency emphasizes its unexpected nature and the need for immediate action or help.
If someone says, 'This is an emergency!' what do they most likely mean?
When someone uses the word 'emergency,' they are indicating a critical and urgent situation that demands immediate attention.
A routine check-up at the dentist is typically considered an emergency.
A routine check-up is a planned appointment and not an unexpected, serious situation requiring immediate action, therefore it is not an emergency.
If a building is on fire, it is an emergency that requires immediate action.
A fire is a highly dangerous and unexpected situation that poses a significant threat and requires immediate response, making it an emergency.
An emergency always involves a physical injury.
While many emergencies involve physical injury, the definition includes any serious, unexpected, and dangerous situation that requires immediate action, such as a natural disaster or a sudden technological failure.
Listen for what the hospital declared.
What kind of exit should be used during a fire?
What kind of plan is needed for power outages?
Read this aloud:
What would you do in a medical emergency?
Focus: emergency
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Read this aloud:
Describe a time you had to deal with an unexpected emergency.
Focus: unexpected
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Read this aloud:
Why is it important to have an emergency kit at home?
Focus: important
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The sentence describes the importance of a quick reaction during critical moments.
This sentence illustrates a scenario where a hospital would need to declare an emergency.
This sentence provides an example of an 'emergency landing' which is a common phrase.
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts an emergency situation?
A sudden, severe chest pain accompanied by difficulty breathing indicates a potential medical crisis requiring immediate attention, aligning with the definition of an emergency. The other options describe minor inconveniences or common occurrences.
In the context of the word 'emergency', which action is typically prioritized?
The definition of an emergency emphasizes 'immediate action or help' and 'cannot wait', making immediate intervention and crisis management the most relevant prioritized action. The other options are generally performed before or after an emergency.
Which word is a SYNONYM for 'emergency' in its most critical sense?
While 'predicament', 'dilemma', and 'juncture' can imply difficult situations, 'crisis' most closely aligns with the intense, urgent, and often dangerous nature of an emergency, demanding immediate resolution.
A routine check-up with a doctor, even if there are minor concerns, should always be classified as an emergency.
Routine check-ups, even with minor concerns, are typically planned medical appointments and do not fit the criteria of being 'unexpected' or requiring 'immediate action' in the same way a severe, sudden medical crisis would.
The unexpected breakdown of a critical industrial machine, leading to production stoppage and potential safety hazards, constitutes an emergency.
This scenario fits the definition of an emergency as it is a 'serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation that requires immediate action' due to production stoppage and potential safety hazards.
An emergency is exclusively a medical event and does not apply to other types of urgent situations.
The definition states that an emergency 'is often used to describe medical crises, accidents, or sudden problems that cannot wait,' indicating it is not exclusively medical but also encompasses accidents and other urgent, unexpected situations.
Listen for details about the hospital's preparation for large-scale incidents.
Focus on what is expected of citizens during a widespread crisis.
Identify the type of emergency and the required response.
Read this aloud:
It is imperative that all staff members are fully conversant with the emergency evacuation procedures, irrespective of their departmental role.
Focus: imperative, conversant, irrespective
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Read this aloud:
The global pandemic unequivocally demonstrated the critical importance of a robust and adaptable emergency response infrastructure.
Focus: unequivocally, critical, infrastructure
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Read this aloud:
While foresight is commendable, the ability to improvise effectively in an unforeseen emergency is often the true test of leadership.
Focus: foresight, commendable, improvise, unforeseen
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例文
I had a medical emergency and had to go to the hospital immediately.
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