Definitions
n. a narrow stretch of sea connecting two larger areas
海峡
n. a situation involving serious difficulty, especially lack of money
困境；窘迫
Example
Our ferry crossed the narrow strait before sunset.
我们的渡轮在日落前穿过了狭窄的海峡。
Restrictions on shipping through a major strait can disrupt international trade and increase transport costs.
限制船只通过重要海峡可能扰乱国际贸易并增加运输成本。
Collocations
- a narrow strait
- cross a strait
- in dire straits
Usage tip
表示困境通常用复数straits，如in dire straits。
FAQ
- What does strait mean?
- a narrow stretch of sea connecting two larger areas a situation involving serious difficulty, especially lack of money
- How is strait pronounced?
- UK /streɪt/, US /streɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
