plight
n[sing]
serious and difficult situation or condition 严重和困难的境况; 困境; 苦境
the plight of the homeless 无家可归的人的苦境
The crew were in a sorry plight by the time they reached shore. 船员们抵达岸边时境况已十分悲惨.
I was in a dreadful plight I had lost my money and missed the last train home. 我身陷困境--钱丢了, 又没赶上回家的末班火车.
plight v (idm 习语) plight one's `troth (arch 古) make a promise to marry sb 订婚.
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