in dire straits

US /ɪn daɪər streɪts/

UK /ɪn daɪər streɪts/

处境艰难, 陷入困境

in a very bad or difficult situation

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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。