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单词 situation
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situation

Walk away with your head held high by taking control of the situation.You see all kinds of situations clearly and learn what people actually do matters more than promises.We are in a strong financial situation and we are mentally strong.Two weeks ago the situation looked one way.It was not the ideal situation for a country at war.This is obviously not the situation regarding the social sciences.You can be the peacemaker at work or in a complex family situation.They took cover in a farm house but arrival of an enemy platoon made the situation hopeless.Only when the situation is critical do they seek help.It would make more sense to let the people stay and pay rent until their situation improves.My friend took control of the situation and led us both upstairs.We can see the political pressures that lead to this kind of situation happening.The first is to be honest about the financial situation.Make your own list by thinking of the situations you looked at before.Open your mind and heart to what the mediator has to say regarding the situation.The actual situations are more complex than you think.Making the best out of a hopeless situation but he has still failed to convince the nation.Then your doctor should be able to give you a clearer idea about your particular situation.There is no doubt that the employment situation in my home county is dire.But the battle is far from over and the situation remains critical.For others in such a position, the situation can be extremely difficult.The loss of your husband, and the situation in your country.There is logic too, but the trouble is that neither company is approaching the situation from a position of strength.

In other languages
situation

British English: situation /ˌsɪtjʊˈeɪʃən/ NOUN
You use situation to refer generally to what is happening at a particular place and time, or to refer to what is happening to you.
Army officers said the situation was under control.
  • American English: situation
  • Arabic: حَالَة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: situação
  • Chinese: 情况
  • Croatian: situacija
  • Czech: situace
  • Danish: situation
  • Dutch: situatie
  • European Spanish: situación
  • Finnish: tilanne
  • French: situation circonstances
  • German: Situation
  • Greek: κατάσταση
  • Italian: situazione
  • Japanese: 状況
  • Korean: 상황
  • Norwegian: situasjon
  • Polish: sytuacja
  • European Portuguese: situação
  • Romanian: situație
  • Russian: ситуация
  • Latin American Spanish: situación
  • Swedish: situation
  • Thai: สถานการณ์
  • Turkish: durum
  • Ukrainian: ситуація
  • Vietnamese: hoàn cảnh

All related terms of 'situation'

Chinese translation of 'situation'

situation

(sɪtjuˈeɪʃən)

n (c)

  1. (= circumstances) 情况(況) (qíngkuàng) (种(種), zhǒng)
    ⇒ It's an impossible situation. 这情况真是难以应付。 (Zhè qíngkuàng zhēnshi nán yǐ yìngfù.)
  2. (= location) 环(環)境 (huánjìng)
    ⇒ The city is in a beautiful situation. 这座城市环境优美。 (Zhè zuò chéngshì huánjìng yōuměi.)
  3. (o.f., = job) 工作 (gōngzuò)
    ⇒ It's not so easy to find another situation. 另找份工作并不那么容易。 (Lìng zhǎo fèn gōngzuò bìng bù nàme róngyì.)
    "situations vacant" (Brit) "招聘" ("zhāopìn")
    = Employment
(noun) 
Definition
state of affairs
We are in a difficult financial situation.
Synonyms
position
He's going to be in a difficult position if things go badly.
state
You shouldn't be lifting heavy things in your state.
case
In extreme cases, insurance companies can prosecute for fraud.
condition
The government has to encourage people to better their condition.
circumstances
equation
plight
the plight of Third World countries plagued by debts
status quo
state of affairs
ball game (informal)
kettle of fish (informal)
(noun) 
Definition
state of affairs
They looked at each other and weighed up the situation.
Synonyms
scenario
That apocalyptic scenario cannot be ruled out.
the picture (informal)
the score (informal)
He knows the score.
state of affairs
This state of affairs cannot continue for too long.
equation
state of play
lie of the land
(noun) 
Definition
location and surroundings
The garden is in a beautiful situation.
Synonyms
location
the city's newest luxury hotel has a beautiful location.
place
the place where the temple actually stood
setting
The house is in a lovely setting in the hills.
position
The ship's position was reported to the coastguard.
seat
Gunfire broke out around the seat of government.
site
the site of Moses' tomb
spot
They returned to the remote spot where they had left him.
locality
Such a locality is popularly referred to as a `hot spot'.
locale
An amusement park is the perfect locale for adventures.
(noun) 
Definition
a position of employment
Synonyms
job
the pressure of being the first woman in the job
place
All the candidates won places on the ruling council.
office
the honour and dignity of the office of President
position
He took up a position with the Arts Council.
post
Sir Peter has held several senior military posts.
employment
She was unable to find employment in the area.
berth (informal)
some of the players who tried for a berth on the team
(noun) 
Synonyms
status
promoted to the status of foreman
station
The vast majority knew their station in life and kept to it.
rank
He eventually rose to the rank of captain.
sphere
life outside academic spheres of society

Usage note

It is common to hear the word situation used in sentences such as the company is in a crisis situation. This use of situation is considered bad style and the word should be left out, since it adds nothing to the sentence's meaning.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of berth
some of the players who tried for a berth on the team
Synonyms
job,
position,
post,
situation,
employment,
appointment,
living
in the sense of case
Definition
a specific condition or state of affairs
In extreme cases, insurance companies can prosecute for fraud.
Synonyms
situation,
event,
circumstance(s),
state,
position,
condition,
context,
dilemma,
plight,
contingency,
predicament
in the sense of condition
Definition
a particular state of being
The government has to encourage people to better their condition.
Synonyms
situation,
state,
position,
status,
circumstances,
plight,
status quo,
case,
predicament

Synonyms of 'situation'

situation

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of employment
Definition
a person's work or occupation
She was unable to find employment in the area.
Synonyms
job,
work,
business,
position,
trade,
post,
situation,
employ,
calling,
profession,
occupation,
pursuit,
vocation,
métier
in the sense of locale
Definition
the place where something happens or has happened
An amusement park is the perfect locale for adventures.
Synonyms
site,
place,
setting,
position,
spot,
scene,
location,
venue,
locality,
locus
in the sense of locality
Definition
the site or scene of an event
Such a locality is popularly referred to as a `hot spot'.
Synonyms
site,
place,
setting,
position,
spot,
scene,
location,
locale
in the sense of office
Definition
a position of trust or authority, as in a government
the honour and dignity of the office of President
Synonyms
post,
place,
role,
work,
business,
service,
charge,
situation,
commission,
station,
responsibility,
duty,
function,
employment,
capacity,
appointment,
occupation
in the sense of place
Definition
any building or area set aside for a specific purpose
the place where the temple actually stood
Synonyms
spot,
point,
position,
site,
area,
situation,
station,
location,
venue,
whereabouts,
locus
in the sense of place
All the candidates won places on the ruling council.
Synonyms
job,
position,
post,
situation,
office,
employment,
appointment,
berth (informal),
billet (informal)
in the sense of plight
Definition
a dangerous or difficult situation
the plight of Third World countries plagued by debts
Synonyms
difficulty,
condition,
state,
situation,
trouble,
circumstances,
dilemma,
straits,
predicament,
extremity,
perplexity
in the sense of post
Definition
a position to which a person is appointed
Sir Peter has held several senior military posts.
Synonyms
job,
place,
office,
position,
situation,
employment,
appointment,
assignment,
berth (informal),
billet (informal)
in the sense of rank
Definition
a position within a social organization
He eventually rose to the rank of captain.
Synonyms
status,
level,
position,
grade,
order,
standing,
sort,
quality,
type,
station,
division,
degree (archaic),
classification,
echelon
in the sense of seat
Definition
the place or centre in which something is based
Gunfire broke out around the seat of government.
Synonyms
centre,
place,
site,
heart,
capital,
situation,
source,
station,
location,
headquarters,
axis,
cradle,
hub

Additional synonyms

in the sense of setting
Definition
the scenery, properties, or background used to create the location for a stage play or film
The house is in a lovely setting in the hills.
Synonyms
surroundings,
site,
location,
set,
scene,
surround,
background,
frame,
context,
perspective,
backdrop,
scenery,
locale,
mise en scène
in the sense of site
Definition
the piece of ground where something was, is, or is intended to be located
the site of Moses' tomb
Synonyms
location,
place,
setting,
point,
position,
situation,
spot,
whereabouts,
locus
in the sense of sphere
Definition
people of the same rank or with shared interests
life outside academic spheres of society
Synonyms
rank,
class,
station,
status,
stratum
in the sense of spot
Definition
a location
They returned to the remote spot where they had left him.
Synonyms
place,
situation,
site,
point,
position,
scene,
location,
locality
in the sense of state
Definition
the condition or circumstances of a person or thing
You shouldn't be lifting heavy things in your state.
Synonyms
circumstances,
situation,
position,
case,
pass,
mode,
plight,
predicament
in the sense of state of affairs
Definition
circumstances or condition
This state of affairs cannot continue for too long.
Synonyms
situation,
state,
circumstances,
scenario,
equation,
plight,
status quo
in the sense of station
Definition
position in society
The vast majority knew their station in life and kept to it.
Synonyms
position,
rank,
status,
standing,
post,
situation,
grade,
sphere
in the sense of the score
Definition
the actual situation
He knows the score.
Synonyms
the situation,
the facts,
the story,
the truth,
the picture,
the reality,
the equation,
what's what,
the state of play,
the lie of the land,
the setup (informal),
how things stand,
the true state of affairs
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