distress call

• n. 遇险信号

英英释义

Noun:

1. an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. The ship sent up distress flares to attract the attention of the coastguard.
   这艘船点起了遇险信号以引起海岸警卫队的注意。
2. When the captain found the ship was sinking rapidly,he ordered his men to send out a distress signal.
   船长发现船在迅速下沉时就命令船员发了遇险信号。

近反义词

【近义词】

• distress signal 遇险信号