quandary

'kwɒndәri
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英文释义

n a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
n state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

中文翻译

n. 困惑, 迷惑, 为难

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记忆技巧

quandary 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以理解为来自拉丁语“quando”，意为“何时”，暗示一种对选择的时间困惑。

例句

1. She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
她对接受哪个工作邀请感到困惑。
2. The sudden change in plans left him in a quandary.
突然的计划变化让他感到为难。
3. They faced a moral quandary when deciding whether to tell the truth.
在决定是否说真话时，他们面临道德困境。

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