"tough call" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 艰难的决定
• 难以抉择

Definition

一个很难做出选择的情况或决定，因为选项都各有利弊。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式表达，通常用于描述难以决策的时刻，不指电话。常和“It’s a tough call.”等句型一起出现。在面临艰难选择时使用。

Examples

It was a tough call to choose between the two job offers.

在两个工作机会之间做选择是个**艰难的决定**。

Deciding where to live was a tough call for my family.

决定住在哪里对我的家人来说是个**难以抉择的决定**。

It’s a tough call whether to save or spend the money.

存钱还是花钱都是个**艰难的决定**。

Choosing my major was a tough call, but I went with engineering.

选择专业是个**难以抉择的决定**，但我最终选择了工程。

Honestly, it’s a tough call—both movies look great.

老实说，这真是个**难以抉择的决定**，两部电影看起来都很棒。

That was a tough call for the referee, but he had to make a decision.

对于裁判来说这是一个**艰难的决定**，但他必须做出决定。