dunkirk

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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.

• 🇨🇳法国北部的一个海港城市，二战期间1940年盟军在此进行大规模撤退；也比喻需要拼死努力才能避免失败的危机局面。

1. Historical evacuation B2 formal

   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.

   • 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.

   🇨🇳历史性大撤退

2. Desperate crisis C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇨🇳绝望危机

   同义词: crisisemergencypredicamentquandary

3. Geographic location B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇨🇳敦刻尔克

• dunkirks plural form
• dunkirks' possessive plural form
• dunkirk's possessive singular form