/ˈpænɪk ||; ˈpænɪk/noun [C,U] a sudden feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and stops you from thinking clearly 恐慌；惊慌: People fled in panic as the fire spread. 大火蔓延，人们仓皇逃走。There was a mad panic when the alarm went off. 警报响起时，大家都惊慌失措。 panic verb [I] (panicking;panicked) Stay calm and don't panic. 保持冷静，不要惊慌。