"straits" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 海峽
• 困境

Definition

“Straits”可以指連接兩個較大水域的狹窄水道，也可以比喻困境或艱難處境。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式或書面語。地理上代表水道，常見的還有 'in dire straits'（陷入困境）。不要與 'straight'（直的）混淆。

Examples

The ship sailed through dangerous straits last night.

那艘船昨晚穿過了危險的**海峽**。

Many fish live in the straits between the islands.

許多魚生活在島嶼之間的**海峽**中。

The family was in financial straits after the job loss.

失業後，這家人陷入了經濟**困境**。

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

車壞了之後，他發現自己真的陷入了**困境**。

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

公司目前**陷入了嚴重困境**，可能很快就要關閉。

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

“陷入嚴重**困境**”是描述某人正面臨重大困難時的常用說法。