blackout

blackout
noun
  1. a period when all lights must be turned out or covered to prevent them being seen by the enemy during an air raid
    (空袭期间的)灯火管制
    ■(一般作 blackouts)dark curtains put up in windows to cover lights during an air raid
    (空袭期间灯火管制用的)黑窗帘
    ■a failure of an electrical power supply
    断电,停电
    due to a power blackout their hotel was in total darkness.
    由于停电,他们的宾馆一片漆黑。
    ■a moment in the theatre when the lights on stage are suddenly dimmed
    舞台黑场(指剧场中舞台灯光的瞬时暗淡)
    ■a suppression of information, especially one imposed on the media by government
    新闻管制,消息封锁
    there is a total information blackout on minority interests.
    有关少数人利益的消息被完全封锁了。
  2. a temporary loss of consciousness
    短暂意识丧失,短暂失去知觉
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