dunkirk

• Имя собственное, обозначающее морской порт на севере Франции, исторически известный масштабной эвакуацией союзных войск во время Второй мировой войны в 1940 году, а также используемое метафорически для описания кризиса, требующего отчаянных усилий для избежания поражения.

A proper noun referring to a seaport in northern France, historically known for the large-scale evacuation of Allied forces during World War II in 1940, and also used metaphorically to describe a crisis requiring a desperate effort to avoid defeat.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Historical evacuationB2formal

   A major World War II operation in 1940 where over 330,000 Allied soldiers were evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, under heavy enemy fire.

   Историческая эвакуация

   • The Dunkirk evacuation was a pivotal moment in World War II.
   • Over 300,000 troops were rescued from Dunkirk by a fleet of small boats.
   • The operation at Dunkirk demonstrated remarkable civilian courage.

2. Desperate crisisC1formal

   A situation where a desperate effort is the only way to avoid defeat or disaster.

   Отчаянный кризис

   • The company faced a Dunkirk-like crisis and had to restructure completely.
   • The political campaign was in a Dunkirk situation, needing a last-minute miracle.
   • Their project was at Dunkirk point, requiring all hands on deck.

   Synonymscrisisemergencypredicamentquandary

3. Geographic locationB1formal

   A seaport city in northern France, located on the North Sea coast.

   Дюнкерк

   • Dunkirk is a major port city in the Nord department of France.
   • The city of Dunkirk has a rich maritime history.
   • Ferries from Dunkirk connect to several English ports.