What does quagmire mean?

A complicated, unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape. An area of soft wet ground that can trap you.

How is quagmire pronounced?

UK /ˈkwɒɡmaɪə/, US /ˈkwæɡmaɪr/.

/ˈkwɒɡmaɪə/ · /ˈkwæɡmaɪr/

CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7205 in the learning path

困境；难以摆脱的局面

n. A complicated, unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape.

困境；难以摆脱的局面

n. An area of soft wet ground that can trap you.

泥沼；泥泞地

Our simple kitchen renovation became a quagmire of unexpected expenses.

我们原本简单的厨房翻修变成了意外开支不断的困局。

Without clear regulations, major infrastructure projects can become trapped in a quagmire of legal disputes and financial uncertainty.

缺乏明确法规，大型基础设施项目可能陷入法律纠纷与财务不确定性交织的困境。

常比喻复杂且难脱身的困境，不泛指普通困难。

What does quagmire mean?: A complicated, unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape. An area of soft wet ground that can trap you.
How is quagmire pronounced?: UK /ˈkwɒɡmaɪə/, US /ˈkwæɡmaɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.