"hard times" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 艰难时期
• 困难时刻

Definition

生活特别困难的时期，通常由于缺钱、问题或重大挑战。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

‘Hard times’ 通常用于非正式场合，形容经济或情绪上的困难。常与 'go through', 'face', 'during' 等动词搭配。既可指个人、家庭，也可泛指国家或社会的困境。

Examples

Many families are going through hard times right now.

许多家庭现在正在经历**艰难时期**。

She lost her job and is having hard times.

她失业了，正经历**艰难时期**。

People save money for hard times.

人们为**艰难时期**存钱。

We all go through hard times, but things usually get better.

我们都会经历**艰难时期**，但事情通常会变好。

During hard times, friends and family matter the most.

**艰难时期**，朋友和家人最重要。

The company survived some hard times before it finally succeeded.

公司在经历了**艰难时期**后终于取得了成功。