quandary

名词 quandary:

1. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
   同义词：predicament, plight
2. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
   同义词：dilemma

1. It put me in a quandary when I realized that I had missed my train.
   当我意识到我已赶不上火车时，我不知如何是好。
2. I was put in a great quandary.
   我陷于进退两难的窘境。
3. I am in a quandary, for this situation is totally unforeseen.
   我陷入困惑，因为这个局面完全没有被预料到。

quan.da.ry

n.（名词）
【复数】 quan.da.ries
A state of uncertainty or perplexity.See Synonyms at predicament
窘境、困惑：不确定或困惑的状态参见 predicament

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