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distress signal

/dɪˈstres ˈsɪɡnəl/

翻译: 船只、飞机或人员遇险时发出的求救信号,请求立即援助。可以是无线电呼叫、信号弹、旗帜或其他视觉或听觉的求救标志。

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/dɪˈstres ˈsɪɡnəl/B2formaltechnical
  • zh船只、飞机或人员遇险时发出的求救信号,请求立即援助。可以是无线电呼叫、信号弹、旗帜或其他视觉或听觉的求救标志。

A signal sent by a ship, aircraft, or person in serious danger, requesting immediate assistance. It can be a radio call, flare, flag, or other visual or audible sign of emergency.

  1. Emergency communicationB1formal

    A signal sent by a person or vehicle in danger to request help.

    zh遇险信号

    • The ship sent out a distress signal after hitting an iceberg.
    • The hiker used a mirror to flash a distress signal to the rescue helicopter.
    • The pilot activated the emergency beacon as a distress signal.
  2. Metaphorical cry for helpB2informal

    A clear indication that someone is in serious trouble or needs urgent assistance.

    zh求救信号

    • His constant complaining was a distress signal that he was overwhelmed at work.
    • The sudden drop in sales was a distress signal for the company.
    • Her late-night phone call was a distress signal that something was wrong.