be in a tight spot
US /bi ɪn ə taɪt spɑt/
UK /bi ɪn ə taɪt spɑt/
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处境艰难, 陷入困境
to be in a difficult or awkward situation
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I'm really in a tight spot with this deadline approaching.
这个截止日期临近，我真的处境艰难。
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He found himself in a tight spot after losing his job.
他失业后发现自己处境艰难。