“在困境中”常见的英文表达有:
in a difficult/tight situation: “difficult”强调困难的程度,“tight”侧重于处境艰难、不宽松。例如:The company found itself in a difficult situation due to the economic downturn.(由于经济衰退,公司发现自己陷入了困境。)
in trouble: 这是比较口语化且常用的表达,侧重于处于麻烦、困境之中,可能面临各种问题或不利状况。例如:He got into trouble for not finishing his homework on time.(他因为没按时完成作业而陷入了困境。)
in dire straits: “dire”表示极其严重的、危急的,“straits”本意是“困境、窘境”,这个短语强调处于非常危急、艰难的境地。例如:After the earthquake, many people were in dire straits, lacking food and shelter.(地震之后,许多人陷入了极度困境,缺乏食物和住所 。)