transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈjəŋ(k)-chər ]
noun
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : joint , connection
b. : the manner of transition or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds in speech
2. : an instance of joining : junction
3. : a point of time ; especially : one made critical by a concurrence of circumstances
Synonyms:
juncture , exigency , emergency , contingency , pinch , straits, crisis mean a critical or crucial time or state of affairs. juncture stresses the significant concurrence or convergence of events
an important juncture in our country's history
exigency stresses the pressure of restrictions or urgency of demands created by a special situation
provide for exigencies
emergency applies to a sudden unforeseen situation requiring prompt action to avoid disaster
the presence of mind needed to deal with emergencies
contingency implies an emergency or exigency that is regarded as possible but uncertain of occurrence
contingency plans
pinch implies urgency or pressure for action to a less intense degree than exigency or emergency
come through in a pinch
straits applies to a troublesome situation from which escape is extremely difficult
in dire straits
crisis applies to a juncture whose outcome will make a decisive difference
a crisis of confidence