"in dire straits" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 陷入困境
• 處於危急關頭

Definition

用來形容某人陷入嚴重困境，常常是經濟或情感上的問題，非常難以應對。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這是比較正式、帶有戲劇性的表達，用於非常嚴重的問題，常指財務困難，也可以是其他重大危機。不用於小問題，較常見於媒體報導和正式場合。

Examples

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

他失業後，發現自己**陷入困境**。

The company is in dire straits and might close soon.

公司**處於危急關頭**，很快可能倒閉。

Families in dire straits need urgent help.

**陷入困境**的家庭需要緊急幫助。

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

暴風雨摧毀了我們家後，我們**陷入了困境**。

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

他們在經濟上**陷入困境**，但仍努力保持積極。

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

如果我們得不到新贊助，明年我們就會**陷入困境**。