"in dire straits" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 陷入困境
• 处于危急关头

Definition

用来形容某人陷入严重困境，常常是经济或情感上的问题，非常难以应对。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个比较正式、带有戏剧性的表达，用于非常严重的问题，常指财务困难，也可以是其他重大危机。不用于小问题，媒体报道和正式场合中较多见。

Examples

After losing his job, he found himself in dire straits.

他失业后，发现自己**陷入困境**。

The company is in dire straits and might close soon.

公司**处于危急关头**，很快可能倒闭。

Families in dire straits need urgent help.

**陷入困境**的家庭需要紧急帮助。

We were in dire straits after the storm destroyed our home.

暴风雨摧毁了我们家后，我们**陷入了困境**。

They're in dire straits financially but still trying to stay positive.

他们在经济上**陷入困境**，但仍努力保持积极。

If we don't get new sponsors, we'll be in dire straits next year.

如果我们得不到新赞助，明年我们就会**陷入困境**。