crisis
noun uk/ˈkraɪ.sɪs/ us/ˈkraɪ.sɪs/ crises uk/ˈkraɪ.siːz/ us/ˈkraɪ.siːz/
B2 [ C or U ]危机，极其困难的时期
a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering
The country's leadership is in crisis. 该国的领导层陷入了危机。
an economic/financial crisis 经济／金融危机
We have a family crisis on my hands - my 16-year-old sister is pregnant. 我家里出了件大事要我来处理——我16岁的妹妹怀孕了。
[ C ]紧要关头，危急时刻
an extremely difficult or dangerous point in a situation
crisis talks 解决危机的会谈
A mediator has been called in to resolve the crisis. 已请了一名调解人前来解决危机。
[ C ] mainly US (also crisis point)（疾病的）危险期，关键期
a moment during a serious illness when there is the possibility of suddenly getting either better or worse
He's passed the crisis - the fever's started to go down. 他已经度过了危险期——开始退烧了。
a crisis of confidence 信任危机
a sudden loss of confidence
With inflation at 500 percent, the country faces a crisis of confidence. 通货膨胀率已达到了500%，该国正面临着信任危机。
These poor end-of-year results have led to a crisis of confidence among investors.
The departure of their editor was just one sign of the crisis of confidence at the paper.
The cycling world has plunged once more into a crisis of confidence over the problem of doping.
The king's behaviour led to a crisis of confidence in the monarchy.
Synonyms: calamitycataclysm catastrophedisasteremergencytragedy
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- It may yet be possible to find a peaceful solution to the crisis.
- The country is in the midst of an economic crisis.
- Talks were held in Madrid about the fuel crisis.
- Falling house prices are illustrative of the crisis facing the construction industry.
- The two groups will meet next week to try to defuse the crisis.
- The media never tire of telling us that Europe is somehow "in crisis".
- Plastic surgery is fine for people with a strong self-image but bad for people "in crisis" - getting divorced, coping with a death, or who've just lost a job, for example.