"straits" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 海峡
• 困境

Definition

“Straits”可以指连接两个较大水域的狭窄水道，也可比喻为困境或艰难处境。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或书面语。地理上为水道，常见搭配有 'in dire straits'（处境艰难）。不要与 'straight'（直的）混淆。

Examples

The ship sailed through dangerous straits last night.

那艘船昨晚穿过了危险的**海峡**。

Many fish live in the straits between the islands.

许多鱼生活在岛屿之间的**海峡**中。

The family was in financial straits after the job loss.

失业后，这家人陷入了经济**困境**。

After his car broke down, he found himself in real straits.

车坏了以后，他发现自己真的陷入了**困境**。

The company is in dire straits and may shut down soon.

公司目前**陷入了严重困境**，可能很快就要关闭。

"In dire straits" is a phrase often used when someone is facing serious difficulties.

“处于严重**困境**”是描述有人正面临严重困难时的常用表达。