strait
US /streɪt/
UK /streɪt/

名词
1.
2.
困境, 窘境
(usually plural) a situation of great difficulty or adversity
示例:
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The company is in dire straits financially.
公司正处于严重的财政困境。
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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:
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The old road was too strait for modern traffic.
那条老路对现代交通来说太狭窄了。
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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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