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be in a situation
We are in a difficult situation.
我们处于困境中。
情形；境遇
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情形；境遇
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
We are in a difficult situation.
我们处于困境中。
情况；局面；处境
The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
事物的总体状态；特定时刻的情况组合
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time; ; ; - Franklin D.Roosevelt
位置；环境关系
The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
你所处的状况或位置
a condition or position in which you find yourself
We need to assess the situation before making a decision.
在做决定之前，我们需要评估当前情况。
AI contextual example
Her financial situation improved after she got a new job.
她找到新工作后，经济状况有所改善。
AI contextual example
The city's situation near the river makes it prone to flooding.
这座城市靠近河流的地理位置使其容易发生洪灾。
AI contextual example
the present international situation is dangerous
当前的国际局势很危险
WordNet
We are in a difficult situation.
我们处于困境中。
She handled the situation calmly.
她冷静地处理了这种情况。
I was in a situation where I had to make a quick decision.
我处于必须迅速做决定的情况。
Not this
He is under a difficult situation.
Use this
He is in a difficult situation.
在英语中，表示'处于某种情况'要用介词'in'，而不是'under'。'under'常与'condition'搭配，如'under difficult conditions'。
Not this
There are many situation in this city.
Use this
There are many situations in this city.
'situation'是可数名词，复数形式为'situations'。当表示多个情况时，必须加-s。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
当前局势
We need to analyze the current situation carefully.
我们需要仔细分析当前局势。
困境
She found herself in a difficult situation.
她发现自己陷入了困境。
政治局势
The political situation in the region is unstable.
该地区的政治局势不稳定。
处理情况
He knows how to handle a stressful situation.
他知道如何处理紧张的情况。
意外情况
We must be prepared for any unexpected situation.
我们必须为任何意外情况做好准备。
情况报告
The commander requested a situation report.
指挥官要求提供情况报告。
无胜算的局面
He was caught in a no-win situation: either option had negative consequences.
他陷入了一个无胜算的局面：无论哪个选项都有负面后果。
双赢局面
The new trade agreement is a win-win situation for both countries.
新的贸易协定对两国来说都是双赢局面。
棘手的局面
I found myself in a sticky situation when I lost my wallet and had no money.
当我丢了钱包身无分文时，我陷入了棘手的局面。
情况，你不知道这是种情况吗？
Situation, don't you know that it's a situation?
情况，你不知道这是种情况吗？
我们这里有个情况。
We've got a situation here.
我们这里有个情况。
Use situation naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想“sit”（坐），想象你坐在一个“情形”中。
该词为中性词汇，适用于多种正式与非正式场合，如职场、日常生活、新闻报道等。具体含义需根据上下文判断。
All listed words share the same stressed vowel /eɪ/ and ending /ʃən/ (spelled -ation) as the target 'situation', thus they rhyme. Words like 'action' (/ˈækʃən/) are lookalikes but sound different.
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.