dilemma
英 [dɪ'lemə; daɪ-]
美[dɪˈlemə]
- n. 困境；进退两难；两刀论法
英英释意
- 1. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
双语例句
- 1. Public policy on the family presents liberals with a dilemma.
- 有关家庭的公共政策使自由主义者陷入了进退两难的境地。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. I didn't have a ready answer for this dilemma.
- 我没有想出解决这个困境的现成答案。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. to face a dilemma
- 面临左右为难的困境
来自《权威词典》
- 4. I am on the horns of a dilemma about the matter.
- 这件事使我进退两难.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. They try to find a way out of their dilemma.
- 他们试图摆脱困境.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》