situation
[ˌsɪt.ju'eɪ.ʃən] noun countable
ESSENTIAL
■the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place 处境，情况，形势•the economic/political situation经济／政治形势 •Her news put me in a difficult situation.她的消息让我陷入困境。 •"Would you get involved in a fight?" "It would depend on the situation."“你会和别人打架吗?” “这要看情况。” •I'll worry about it if/when/as the situation arises (= if/when/as it happens).这种情况发生时，我会担心。 ■old use
■a job 工作•My sister has a good situation as a teacher in the local school.我姐姐有一份好工作，在当地学校当老师。 ■formal
■the position of something, especially a town, building, etc. （尤指城镇、建筑物等的）位置•The house's situation in the river valley is perfect.房子在河谷中的位置极佳。 |