| 释义 |
in a bind or in a boxadv. phr.informal Likely to have trouble whether you do one thing or another. 〖非正式〗处于困境;左右为难。◆ Sam is in a bind because if he carries home his aunt's groceries, his teacher will be angry because he is late, and if he doesn't, his aunt will complain.萨姆左右为难,因为如果他把姑妈的食品杂货拿回家,老师就会因为他迟到而生气,而如果他不这样做,姑妈又会抱怨。 |