situation
/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1746 in the learning path
情况；形势；处境
Definitions
n. The conditions and events affecting someone or something at a time.
情况；形势；处境
Example
We faced a difficult situation when our car broke down.
汽车抛锚时，我们陷入了困境。
The housing situation has become increasingly difficult for young people living in major cities.
对居住在大城市的年轻人来说，住房形势已变得日益严峻。
Collocations
- a difficult situation
- the current situation
- deal with a situation
Word family
- situational (adj.)
Synonyms
- circumstances
Usage tip
表示处于某种情况，用in a situation。
FAQ
- What does situation mean?
- The conditions and events affecting someone or something at a time.
- How is situation pronounced?
- UK /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/, US /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
