plural straits
plural straits
Learner's definition of STRAIT
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[count] : a narrow passage of water that connects two large bodies of water海峡；狭窄水道 —
often plural常用复数 2
straits [plural] : a very difficult situation困境；窘境 -
Her campaign is in desperate straits.她发起的活动陷入了十分困窘的境地。
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The company is in desperate financial straits.公司目前的财务状况极度困难。
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The economy is in dire straits.经济陷入了十分困窘的境地。