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distress call

/dɪˈstres kɔːl/

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/dɪˈstres kɔːl/B2formal
  • ruСигнал или сообщение, отправленное кораблём, самолётом или человеком, находящимся в серьёзной опасности, с просьбой о немедленной помощи или содействии.

A signal or message sent out by a ship, aircraft, or person in serious danger, requesting immediate help or assistance.

  1. Emergency signalB2formal

    A signal sent by a ship, aircraft, or person in danger, requesting immediate assistance.

    ruСигнал бедствия

    • The ship sent a distress call after hitting an iceberg.
    • The pilot issued a distress call when the engine failed.
    • Rescuers responded quickly to the distress call from the hikers.