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  • n.关键时刻, 危机关头;结合处
  • [英] n.关键时刻, 危机关头 ( crisis) ; 结合处 ( joining point)

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noun

  • Date: 14th century
  • 1.
    • a. joint, connection
    • b. the manner of transition or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds in speech
  • 2. an instance of joining ; junction
  • 3. a point of time; especially one made critical by a concurrence of circumstances
  • Synonyms:
    • juncture, exigency, emergency, contingency, pinch, straits, crisis mean a critical or crucial time or state of affairs. juncture stresses the significant concurrence or convergence of events <an important juncture in our country's history>. exigency stresses the pressure of restrictions or urgency of demands created by a special situation<provide for exigencies>. emergency applies to a sudden unforeseen situation requiring prompt action to avoid disaster<the presence of mind needed to deal with emergencies>. contingency implies an emergency or exigency that is regarded as possible but uncertain of occurrence<contingency plans>. pinch implies urgency or pressure for action to a less intense degree than exigency or emergency<come through in a pinch>. straits applies to a troublesome situation from which escape is extremely difficult<in dire straits>. crisis applies to a juncture whose outcome will make a decisive difference<a crisis of confidence>.


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