in dire straits
US /ɪn daɪər streɪts/
UK /ɪn daɪə streɪts/
成語
處境艱難, 陷入困境
in a very bad or difficult situation
範例:
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After losing his job, he found himself in dire straits.
失業後，他發現自己處境艱難。
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The company is in dire straits and might have to close down.
公司處境艱難，可能不得不關閉。