a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering

The country's leadership is in crisis. 该国的领导层陷入了危机。

an economic/financial crisis 经济／金融危机

We have a family crisis on my hands - my 16-year-old sister is pregnant. 我家里出了件大事要我来处理——我16岁的妹妹怀孕了。

an extremely difficult or dangerous point in a situation

crisis talks 解决危机的会谈

A mediator has been called in to resolve the crisis. 已请了一名调解人前来解决危机。

a moment during a serious illness when there is the possibility of suddenly getting either better or worse

He's passed the crisis - the fever's started to go down. 他已经度过了危险期——开始退烧了。

a sudden loss of confidence

With inflation at 500 percent, the country faces a crisis of confidence. 通货膨胀率已达到了500%，该国正面临着信任危机。

These poor end-of-year results have led to a crisis of confidence among investors.

The departure of their editor was just one sign of the crisis of confidence at the paper.

The cycling world has plunged once more into a crisis of confidence over the problem of doping.

The king's behaviour led to a crisis of confidence in the monarchy.