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, 处境艰难
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.
失业又摔断腿后，约翰发现自己陷入了困境。
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If we don't find a solution soon, we'll be in a pickle.
如果我们不尽快找到解决方案，我们就会陷入困境。