Definitions
n. sudden strong fear that makes clear thinking difficult
恐慌；惊慌
v. to feel or cause sudden fear and lose calm
惊慌失措；使恐慌
Example
I felt a moment of panic when my keys disappeared.
发现钥匙不见时，我一时惊慌起来。
Clear communication during emergencies can reduce public panic and help people follow safety instructions more effectively.
紧急情况下清晰的沟通能减少公众恐慌，帮助人们更有效地遵循安全指示。
Collocations
- in a panic
- panic attack
- cause panic
- panic buying
Word family
- panicked (adj.)
- panicky (adj.)
Synonyms
- alarm
- fright
Antonyms
- calm
Usage tip
过去式panicked、进行式panicking均须在c后加k。
FAQ
- What does panic mean?
- sudden strong fear that makes clear thinking difficult to feel or cause sudden fear and lose calm
- How is panic pronounced?
- UK /ˈpænɪk/, US /ˈpænɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
