Mayday

maydaysubstantiv
maydays
Pl.
UK
/ˈmeɪ.deɪ/
US
/ˈmeɪ.deɪ/
Übersetzungen
сигнал бедствия
The pilot sent out a mayday when the engine failed.
Пилот отправил сигнал бедствия, когда двигатель отказал.
Definitionen
An international radio distress signal used by ships and aircraft.
The captain sent out a mayday call when the ship started taking on water.
A distress signal or call for help in a critical situation.
The hiker's mayday was heard by a nearby rescue team.
Synonyme
emergency call
call for help
distress signal
maydayadjektiv
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the radio distress signal (e.g., "mayday call").
Definitionen
Relating to or characteristic of the Mayday distress signal.
A mayday transmission must be given the highest priority.
maydayinterjektion
UK
/ˈmeɪdeɪ/
US
/ˈmeɪˌdeɪ/
Übersetzungen
The pilot shouted 'Mayday!' as the engine failed.
Пилот закричал 'Мэйдэй!', когда двигатель отказал.
Definitionen
A distress signal used in emergency situations, especially by aircraft and ships, to indicate that they are in grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance.
The pilot shouted 'Mayday, mayday, mayday!' over the radio as the engine failed.
Synonyme
Save us!
Help me!