词汇 strait 在中文的含义

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strait

US /streɪt/
UK /streɪt/
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名词

1.

海峡

a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water

示例:
The ship sailed through the narrow strait.
船只穿过狭窄的海峡
The Bering Strait connects the Arctic Ocean and the Bering Sea.
白令海峡连接北冰洋和白令海。
2.

困境, 窘境

(usually plural) a situation of great difficulty or adversity

示例:
The company is in dire straits financially.
公司正处于严重的财政困境
They helped him out of his straits.
他们帮助他摆脱了困境

形容词

1.

狭窄的, 严格的, 受限制的

narrow, restricted, or constricted

示例:
The old road was too strait for modern traffic.
那条老路对现代交通来说太狭窄了。
They lived a very strait and disciplined life.
他们过着非常严格和有纪律的生活。
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