"evacuate" in Chinese (Simplified)
疏散撤离
Definition
为了安全而离开某地，通常是因为火灾、灾难或战争等危险。也可以指将人们从危险区域撤离。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于紧急情况，如“evacuate a building”、“evacuate an area”。属于正式场合，常见于新闻和官方通知。不要与“逃脱”（逃跑、不经指示离开）混淆。
Examples
The school had to evacuate because of a fire drill.
学校因消防演习不得不**疏散**。
People were asked to evacuate the area quickly.
人们被要求迅速**撤离**该区域。
They had to evacuate the hospital during the earthquake.
地震期间他们不得不**疏散**医院。
Residents were told to evacuate before the storm hit.
居民被告知在暴风雨到来前要**撤离**。
The fire alarm went off, and everyone had to evacuate immediately.
火警响了，大家必须立刻**疏散**。
If the authorities tell you to evacuate, don’t wait—just go.
如果当局让你**撤离**，不要等——立刻走。