"in deep water" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 陷入困境

Definition

处于陷入困境的状态，表示遇到严重的问题或难以解决的困境。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个非正式习语，适用于严重的个人或工作问题。比一般的“有困难”更严重。不是字面意思，与水无关。

Examples

If we don't finish the project on time, we'll be in deep water.

如果我们不能按时完成项目，我们就会**陷入困境**。

She realized she was in deep water when she saw the test questions.

当她看到考试题目时，她意识到自己**陷入困境**了。

He got in deep water after breaking his mom's vase.

他打碎了妈妈的花瓶后就**陷入困境**了。

I'm already in deep water and can't handle anything else today.

我已经**陷入困境**，今天再也应付不了其他事情了。

After missing three payments, they're really in deep water with the bank.

三次没还款后，他们真的**陷入困境**了。

When the police showed up, we knew we were in deep water.

警察一出现，我们就知道**陷入困境**了。