2N-UNCOUNT [oft aNOUN]恐慌局面;人心惶惶的状态Panic or a panic is a situation in which people are affected by a strong feeling of anxiety. 恐慌局面;人心惶惶的状态
There was a moment of panic in Britain as it became clear just how vulnerable the nation was.
一时间,英国出现了大恐慌,因为人们清楚地看到了英国有多么不堪一击。
I'm in a panic about getting everything done in time. [+ about]
我一阵手忙脚乱,想及时做完所有事情。
The policy announcement caused panic buying of petrol.
那则政策公告引发了汽油抢购风潮。
3V-ERG (使)惊慌失措;(使)恐慌 If you panic or if someone panics you, you suddenly feel anxious or afraid, and act quickly and without thinking carefully. (使)惊慌失措;(使)恐慌 [Also V n into n]
Guests panicked and screamed when the bomb exploded. [VERB]
炸弹爆炸后,客人们惊慌失措,尖声惊叫。
The unexpected and sudden memory briefly panicked her. [VERB noun]
突然间莫名涌起的回忆让她心头一紧。
She refused to be panicked into a hasty marriage. [beVERB-ed + into]
她不愿因恐慌而仓促结婚。
SYN go to pieces, overreact, become hysterical, have kittens [informal]