in dire straits
US /ɪn daɪər streɪts/
UK /ɪn daɪə streɪts/
成语
处境艰难, 陷入困境
in a very bad or difficult situation
示例:
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After losing his job, he found himself in dire straits.
失业后，他发现自己处境艰难。
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The company is in dire straits and might have to close down.
公司处境艰难，可能不得不关闭。