“情势”常见的英文表达是 situation 或 circumstances,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
situation:泛指情况、形势,常用于描述一般性的、较为宽泛的情境。例如:
The current situation calls for immediate action.(当前情势需要立即采取行动。)
We need to assess the situation carefully before making a decision.(在做出决定之前,我们需要仔细评估情势。)
circumstances:更侧重于具体的情况或环境,尤其是那些影响事件发展的外部条件。例如:
Under the present circumstances, we have no choice but to wait.(在当前情势下,我们别无选择,只能等待。)
The project's success depends on various circumstances.(项目的成功取决于各种情势因素。)