困境的英语单词

困境的英语单词
单词：dilemma
1.1词性：名词
1.2中文释义：困境，进退两难的局面
1.3英文释义：A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
1.4同义词：predicament, quandary, plight
2.1词源：源于希腊语的“dilemma”，由“di -”（表示两次）和“lemma”（前提，命题）组成，原意为“双重前提”，即面临两种选择的情况。

2.2趣闻：古希腊的辩论家们经常会设置“dilemma”式的辩论场景，给对手两种都不太好的选择，让对手陷入困境。

例如著名的“半费之讼”，老师和学生就学费的支付约定陷入了两难的局面。

3.1短语：
(1) in a dilemma：处于困境之中
例句：He is in a dilemma about whether to accept the job offer or not.
翻译：他对于是否接受这份工作邀请处于两难境地。

(2) moral dilemma：道德困境
例句：The movie presented a moral dilemma that made the audience think deeply.
翻译：这部电影呈现了一个道德困境，让观众深思。

4.
(1) "I'm in a real dilemma. I promised to go to my friend's party tonight, but I also have an important project to finish by tomorrow morning." Tom scratched his head, looking really troubled.
翻译：“我现在真的进退两难。

我答应了今晚去参加朋友的聚会，但我明早之前还有一个重要的项目要完成。

”汤姆挠着头，看起来十分苦恼。

(2) "Jane is facing a dilemma. She loves the small town where she grew up, but there are no good job opportunities there. If she moves to the big city, she'll have a great job but will miss her family and hometown." Her sister was listening sympathetically.
翻译：“简正面临一个困境。

她热爱自己长大的小镇，但那里没有好的工作机会。

如果她搬到大城市，她会有一份好工作但会想念家人和家乡。

”她的姐姐同情地听着。

(3) "Thepany is in a dilemma. If they cut costs by reducing staff, they may lose some valuable employees. But if they don't cut costs, they may face financial problems." The manager was discussing with his team.
翻译：“公司陷入了困境。

如果他们通过裁员来削减成本，可能会失去一些有价值的员工。

但如果不削减成本，可能会面临财务问题。

”经理正在和他的团队讨论。

(4) "I'm in a dilemma about which university to choose. One has
a great reputation but is very far from home, and the other is close to home but the major I like is not so strong there." Mike was talking to his high school teacher.
翻译：“我在选择哪所大学上陷入了困境。

一所大学声誉很好但离家很远，另一所离家近但我喜欢的专业不是很强。

”迈克正在和他的高中老师交谈。

(5) "She's in a dilemma. She wants to tell the truth to her friend, but she's afraid it will hurt their relationship." Her mother was giving her some advice.
翻译：“她处于两难境地。

她想对朋友说实话，但又担心会伤害他们的关系。

”她妈妈正在给她一些建议。

(6) "The politician is in a dilemma. If he supports this policy, he may lose some of his traditional voters. If he doesn't, he may be seen as not being forward - thinking." The journalist was reporting on the situation.
翻译：“这位政治家处于两难境地。

如果他支持这项政策，可能会失去一些传统选民。

如果他不支持，可能会被视为没有前瞻性。

”记者正在报道这种情况。

(7) "We are in a dilemma. We can either go on a trip now and risk bad weather, or wait for better weather but may not have enough time later." The couple was discussing their vacation plans.
翻译：“我们陷入了两难境地。

我们要么现在去旅行，冒着天气不好的风险，要么等天气变好但之后可能没有足够的时间。

”这对夫妇正在讨论他们的度假计划。

(8) "The athlete is in a dilemma. If he takes the new medicine to recover faster, he may face doping accusations. If he doesn't, he may miss the importantpetition." His coach was worried.
翻译：“这位运动员处于两难境地。

如果他服用新药来更快恢复，可能会面临使用兴奋剂的指控。

如果他不服用，可能会错过重要的比赛。

”他的教练很担心。

(9) "I'm in a dilemma. I found a wallet on the street. If I keep it,
it's unethical. But if I try to find the owner, it will take a lot of time." A young man was thinking aloud.
翻译：“我处于两难境地。

我在街上捡到一个钱包。

如果我留着它，这是不道德的。

但如果我试图找到失主，会花费很多时间。

”一个年轻人正在自言自语。

(10) "The artist is in a dilemma. He can create art that pleases the public and makes more money, or he can follow his own unique style which may not be widely accepted." His friend was trying to understand his situation.
翻译：“这位艺术家处于两难境地。

他可以创作取悦大众并赚更多钱的艺术作品，或者遵循自己独特的风格但可能不会被广泛接受。

”他的朋友正在试图理解他的情况。

5.1与单词相关的小知识：在逻辑学中，“dilemma”是一种特定的论证形式，通过给出两种假设情况，无论对方选择哪一种都会导致不利的结果。

5.2生活中的应用实例：当我们在购物时看到两个都很喜欢但预算只能买一个的商品时，就处于一种“dilemma”。

比如在一款时尚但昂贵的包包和一件实用但款式普通的外套之间做选择。

5.3文化背景或流行趋势：在很多文学作品和电影中，“dilemma”是推动情节发展的重要元素。

例如在《苏菲的抉择》中，苏菲面临着要在自己的两个孩子之间选择谁能活下去的极度痛苦的两难境地，这种情节能深刻地反映人性和道德的挣扎。