crisis
/ˈkraɪsɪs/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4057 in the learning path
危机；紧要关头
Definitions
n. a serious situation requiring urgent decisions or action
危机；紧要关头
Example
The broken water pipe caused a crisis at home.
水管破裂让家里陷入了困境。
The housing crisis has forced many young adults to delay moving into their own homes.
住房危机迫使许多年轻人推迟搬进自己的住所。
Collocations
- face a crisis
- housing crisis
- crisis management
- in times of crisis
Synonyms
- emergency
Usage tip
复数为crises /ˈkraɪsiːz/，注意词尾发音。
FAQ
- What does crisis mean?
- a serious situation requiring urgent decisions or action
- How is crisis pronounced?
- UK /ˈkraɪsɪs/, US /ˈkraɪsɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
