"at a pinch" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 必要时
• 紧急情况下

Definition

用于表示在非常必要时，即使不是最理想或方便的情况下，也可以做某事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于英式英语，美式英语更常用 'in a pinch'。通常指在不得已的情况下采取的非理想方案，用于非正式英语，常出现在句末。

Examples

We only have two chairs, but at a pinch, three people could sit here.

我们只有两把椅子，但**必要时**，三个人也可以坐下。

I can lend you money at a pinch, but I would prefer not to.

我**必要时**可以借你钱，但我最好不要。

We can finish the work today at a pinch, but it will be difficult.

我们今天**必要时**可以完成这项工作，但会很困难。

There are extra blankets in the cupboard, so you could sleep on the sofa at a pinch.

柜子里有额外的毯子，**必要时**你可以睡在沙发上。

We usually take the train, but we could drive at a pinch if something goes wrong.

我们通常坐火车，但如果有什么问题，**必要时**我们可以开车。

The instructions say to use fresh lemons, but bottled juice will do at a pinch.

说明上写着要用新鲜柠檬，但**必要时**瓶装柠檬汁也可以。