dilemma

/di'lemә/

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中文翻译

n. 困境, (进退两难的)窘境

英文解释

n. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

词态变化

复数形式:dilemmas

常见例句

moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas

The inability to decide which seat to take due to the quantity of friends both "kickin' in the front seat" and "sittin' in the back seat." Characterized by indecision and anxiety as the individual has "gotta make [their] mind up." A largely ignored condition until early 2011, the "front-seat back-seat dilemma" was widely publicized upon the advent of Rebecca Black's viral single "Friday." > Friend 1 (From the front seat): "Why won't Tim get in the car? I have a dermatologist appointment in 5 minutes!" > Friend 2 (From the back seat): "Dude, give him a break

He's suffering a front-seat back-seat dilemma

English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980) v

n precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals n a layer of snowflakes (white crystals of frozen water) covering the ground n English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980) n street names for cocaine v fall as snow v conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end