C1 Expression 正式

طوّق الأزمة

ṭawwaq al-azmah

Contain the crisis

意思

To control or manage a difficult or dangerous situation effectively, preventing it from worsening.

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文化背景

In Middle Eastern geopolitics, 'containment' (تطويق) is often a preferred first step over 'resolution' (حل) to allow for 'cooling periods' (فترة تهدئة). The 'Tawq' imagery is powerful in tribal settings where a 'Wajaha' (group of notables) surrounds a dispute to prevent a blood feud. Arabic news channels (like Al Jazeera) use this phrase almost daily. It is a hallmark of 'Al-Lugha al-Wusta' (the middle language between formal and dialect). In modern Arab business hubs like Dubai or Riyadh, using this phrase in a meeting shows high professional competence and a 'fixer' mentality.

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Use in Interviews

Using this phrase in a job interview when describing your problem-solving skills will make you sound like a senior executive.

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Preposition Trap

Never use 'على' after 'طوّق'. It's a direct action on the crisis.

意思

To control or manage a difficult or dangerous situation effectively, preventing it from worsening.

🎯

Use in Interviews

Using this phrase in a job interview when describing your problem-solving skills will make you sound like a senior executive.

⚠️

Preposition Trap

Never use 'على' after 'طوّق'. It's a direct action on the crisis.

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The 'Face' Factor

Remember that 'containing' often implies saving face for all parties involved.

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'طوّق'.

نجح الوسطاء في ________ الأزمة قبل انفجار الوضع.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: تطويق

The sentence requires the Masdar (noun form) 'تطويق' after the preposition 'في'.

Which situation is most appropriate for the phrase 'طوّق الأزمة'?

Choose the best context:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Two countries agreeing to a ceasefire.

The phrase is used for high-stakes, escalating situations like international conflicts.

Match the action to the goal.

Action: 'طوّق الأزمة'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Goal: To prevent the problem from spreading.

Containment is the primary goal of 'Tawwaqa'.

🎉 得分: /3

视觉学习工具

练习题库

3 练习
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'طوّق'. Fill Blank B1

نجح الوسطاء في ________ الأزمة قبل انفجار الوضع.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: تطويق

The sentence requires the Masdar (noun form) 'تطويق' after the preposition 'في'.

Which situation is most appropriate for the phrase 'طوّق الأزمة'? Choose A2

Choose the best context:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Two countries agreeing to a ceasefire.

The phrase is used for high-stakes, escalating situations like international conflicts.

Match the action to the goal. situation_matching B2

Action: 'طوّق الأزمة'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Goal: To prevent the problem from spreading.

Containment is the primary goal of 'Tawwaqa'.

🎉 得分: /3

常见问题

10 个问题

Rarely in casual talk, but very often in professional and news contexts.

Yes, it is very common for containing outbreaks or pandemics.

'Tawwaqa' sounds more active and strategic; 'Ihtawa' is more general.

Yes, it implies successful management and prevention of disaster.

Yes, 'تم تطويق الأزمة' (The crisis was contained) is a very common news headline.

No, it implies the problem is stopped from growing. Solving comes later.

The phrase itself is MSA, but it is understood by all speakers due to media exposure.

'Ajjaja' (أجّج) which means to fuel or inflame the crisis.

Yes, literally 'طوّق الحريق' means to encircle the fire to stop it spreading.

Yes, it is highly formal and professional.

相关表达

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احتواء الأزمة

synonym

Containing the crisis

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نزع فتيل

similar

Defusing the fuse

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تفاقم الأزمة

contrast

The worsening/escalation of the crisis

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سيطرة كاملة

builds on

Full control

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حصار

specialized form

Siege/Blockade

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