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[usually singular] mainly journalism a dangerous or exciting situation where you cannot be sure what will happen next (不清楚将发生什么事情的)危急时刻,激动人心的时刻 a cauldron of emotions/suspicion/hatred etc : The city had become a cauldron of lawlessness and unrest. 该市情况危急,已经变得无法无天、动荡不安。
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