单词 | situation |
释义 | Word Frequency situation(ˌsɪtjʊˈeɪʃən) noun ▶ USAGE Situation is often used in contexts in which it is redundant or imprecise. Typical examplesare: the company is in a crisis situation or people in a job situation. In the first example, situation does not add to the meaning and should be omitted. In the second example, it wouldbe clearer and more concise to substitute a phrase such as people at work1. physical placement, esp with regard to the surroundings 2. a. state of affairs; combination of circumstances b. a complex or critical state of affairs in a novel, play, etc 3. social or financial status, position, or circumstances 4. a position of employment; post Derived forms situational (ˌsituˈational) adjective |
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