"in a pinch" in Chinese (Simplified)
在紧急情况下
Definition
用于表示只有在绝对必要或紧急情况下才可以这么做或使用某物。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个表达是非正式的,常用于口语。用来表示在没有理想选择时,只好凑合或临时使用其他办法。常用来安慰别人:真的需要时,用这个也可以凑合。
Examples
Bread works in a pinch if you run out of rice.
如果米没了,**在紧急情况下**面包也可以用。
You can use water in a pinch if you don't have milk.
如果没有牛奶,**在紧急情况下**可以用水。
In a pinch, we can call a taxi instead of taking the bus.
**在紧急情况下**,我们可以叫出租车代替坐公交车。
I don't have a spare charger, but you can borrow mine in a pinch.
我没有备用充电器,不过**在紧急情况下**你可以用我的。
That old car still works in a pinch if we have to drive somewhere.
那辆旧车**在紧急情况下**还是能开的,只要我们需要去某地。
We don't usually use plastic plates, but they work in a pinch for parties.
我们平时不怎么用塑料盘子,但办派对**在紧急情况下**还是可以的。