"in a pickle" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 陷入困境

Definition

处于难以解决的困境中，不知道该怎么办。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个英语里的非正式、略带老派的表达，主要在口语中使用，表示陷入麻烦或困境。与真正的泡菜无关。

Examples

I'm in a pickle because I lost my keys.

我丢了钥匙，**陷入困境**了。

She was in a pickle after missing the last bus.

她错过了最后一班车，**陷入困境**。

If you spend all your money now, you’ll be in a pickle later.

如果你现在把钱都花了，以后会**陷入困境**。

He's really in a pickle with two meetings at the same time.

他同时有两个会议，真是**陷入困境**了。

Whenever my phone dies and I'm out, I'm in a pickle.

每次手机没电我又在外面时，我就**陷入困境**。

You’re in a pickle now, so let’s figure out what to do next.

你现在**陷入困境**了，咱们看看接下来怎么办。