释义 |
dilemma/diˈlemə, dai-/n. 1 a situation in which a choice has to be made between two equally undesirable alternatives (进退两难的)局面,窘境 2 a state of indecision between two alternatives 两难的选择 3 disp. a difficult situation; a problem [异议]困境;难题 4 an argument forcing an opponent to choose either of two unfavourable alternatives 二难推理(强迫对手在两种对他不利的选择中进行选择的论点) [Latin from Greek (as DI-1, lēmma ‘premiss’)]■ Usage 用法说明 The use of dilemma in sense 3 is considered incorrect by some people. 一些人认为释义 3 中 dilemma 的用法不正确。 |