Mayday

maydaynoun
maydays
pl
UK
/ˈmeɪ.deɪ/
US
/ˈmeɪ.deɪ/
Traduzioni
сигнал бедствия
The pilot sent out a mayday when the engine failed.
Пилот отправил сигнал бедствия, когда двигатель отказал.
Definizioni
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.
Sinonimi
emergency call
call for help
distress signal
maydayadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the radio distress signal (e.g., "mayday call").
Definizioni
Relating to or characteristic of the Mayday distress signal.
A mayday transmission must be given the highest priority.
maydayinterjection
UK
/ˈmeɪdeɪ/
US
/ˈmeɪˌdeɪ/
Traduzioni
The pilot shouted 'Mayday!' as the engine failed.
Пилот закричал 'Мэйдэй!', когда двигатель отказал.
Definizioni
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.
Sinonimi
Save us!
Help me!