panic /ˈpænɪk/ CET4 TEM4 ( panicking, panicked, panics )

• 1. 

  N-VAR Panic is a very strong feeling of anxiety or fear that makes you act without thinking carefully. 惊慌

  例：

  An earthquake has hit the capital, causing damage to buildings and panic among the population.

  一场地震袭击了首都，造成建筑物的损坏和人们的惊慌。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT Panic or a panic is a situation in which people are affected by a strong feeling of anxiety. 恐慌局面 [also a N]

  例：

  There was a moment of panic as it became clear just how vulnerable the nation was.

  随着国家如此脆弱变得明显，出现了一阵恐慌局面。

  例：

  I'm in a panic about getting everything done in time.

  我处于一阵要把一切及时安排就绪的恐慌中。

• 3. 

  V-T/V-I If you panic or if someone panics you, you suddenly feel anxious or afraid, and act quickly and without thinking carefully. 使惊慌; 惊慌

  例：

  Guests panicked and screamed when the bomb exploded.

  炸弹爆炸的时候，客人们惊慌失措，惊声尖叫。

  例：

  The unexpected and sudden memory briefly panicked her.

  这突如其来的记忆使她一时惊慌失措。