Word · Frequency #21357
quandary
窘境；进退两难；困境
核心释义
a state of perplexity or uncertainty; a difficult situation in which you have to make a choice
- 1.
不知如何决定的状态；困境或困惑；不确定、犹豫或迷惑。
A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
- 2.
难以摆脱的困境,尤其是不愉快或艰难的
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
- 3.
两难境地；困难的抉择。
A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.
- 4.
不确定或困惑的状态,尤其是在需要在同样不利的选项中做出选择时
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
不知如何决定的状态；困境或困惑；不确定、犹豫或迷惑。；难以摆脱的困境,尤其是不愉快或艰难的；两难境地；困难的抉择。；不确定或困惑的状态,尤其是在需要在同样不利的选项中做出选择时；困惑
用法In use
I'm in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer or stay at my current company.
用法提示：这里用 in a quandary 表示处于进退两难的境地，quandary 是名词，意为困惑、窘境。
She faced a quandary when both of her best friends invited her to their weddings on the same day.
用法提示：这里用 faced a quandary，说明遇到一个难以抉择的问题，quandary 为名词。
The team's quandary was how to finish the project on time without extra staff.
用法提示：这里用 team's quandary 表示团队的困境，quandary 表示困难的选择或状况。
be in a quandary (about/over sth)
此结构表示主语处于犹豫不决的状态，about 或 over 后接犹豫的事项。
She was in a quandary about which dress to wear to the interview.
她对于穿哪条裙子去面试感到左右为难。
face a quandary
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- in a quandary
- 处于两难境地；不知如何是好
- She was in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer.她不知道是否该接受那份工作邀请，处于两难境地。
- face a quandary
- 面临两难困境
- Many graduates face a quandary when choosing between a stable job and a startup.许多毕业生在稳定工作和创业之间做选择时面临两难困境。
- resolve a quandary
- 解决难题；摆脱困境
- He resolved the quandary by asking his mentor for advice.他通过向导师请教解决了难题。
- moral quandary
- 道德困境
- The film explores the moral quandary of lying to protect a child.这部电影探讨了为保护孩子而说谎的道德困境。
- leave someone in a quandary
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想：quandary 里藏着 and（和）——这个和那个，左右为难，不知如何决定。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：formal writing or journalism、everyday conversation 该词多用于书面语或正式场合，如学术文章、新闻报道，但在日常对话中也会出现，表达进退两难的处境。口语中更常用 dilemma，因此选择何种语体取决于具体语境。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都以 -ary 结尾，但读音差异很大。没有常用词与 quandary /ˈkwɑndɝi/ 真正押韵。其中 boundary 的拼写最像（也含 -dary），但读作 /ˈbaʊndri/；ordinary 和 dictionary 读作 /ˈɔːrdneri/ 和 /ˈdɪkʃəneri/；necessary 读作 /ˈnesəseri/；salary 和 library 读作 /ˈsæləri/ 和 /ˈlaɪbreri/。注意不要根据拼写类推发音。
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