"in a bind" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 陷入困境
• 进退两难

Definition

“In a bind” 指的是你处于一个很难解决的困境，不知道该怎么办。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于口语表达，常用于描述生活、工作、财务等困境。类似 'in a jam'。通常不指特别严重的危机，而是日常难题。

Examples

I'm in a bind because I lost my wallet.

我**陷入困境**了，因为我丢了钱包。

She was in a bind and asked her friend for help.

她**陷入困境**，于是向朋友求助。

If you ever find yourself in a bind, let me know.

如果你有一天**陷入困境**，记得告诉我。

We're really in a bind—the project is due tomorrow and nothing's ready.

我们现在真**进退两难**——明天就要交项目了，可什么都没准备好。

He got in a bind after promising to help two friends at the same time.

他同时答应帮两个朋友，结果**进退两难**。

I'm sorry, I can't lend you money right now—I'm in a bind myself.

对不起，我现在不能借你钱——我自己也**陷入困境**了。