accident and emergencyBrE/ˌæksɪdənt ən iˈmɜːdʒənsi/NAmE/ˌæksɪdənt ən iˈmɜːrdʒənsi/ (abbreviationA & E) (BrE) noun[U] (NAmEeˈmergency room) thepartofahospitalwherepeoplewhoneedurgenttreatmentaretaken(医院)急诊室◆thehospitalaccidentandemergencydepartment医院的急诊部➡ see alsocasualty (3)