be in a (pretty) pickle
US /bi ɪn ə ˈprɪt.i ˈpɪk.əl/
UK /bi ɪn ə ˈprɪt.i ˈpɪk.əl/
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陷入困境, 處境艱難
to be in a difficult or unpleasant situation
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After losing his job and breaking his leg, John found himself in a pretty pickle.
失業又摔斷腿後，約翰發現自己陷入了困境。
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If we don't find a solution soon, we'll be in a pickle.
如果我們不盡快找到解決方案，我們就會陷入困境。