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rough water

/rʌf ˈwɔːtər/

翻译: 指水流湍急、波涛汹涌的水域,因大浪、风或水流而难以通过。也可比喻困难或棘手的处境。

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/rʌf ˈwɔːtər/B1informal
  • zh指水流湍急、波涛汹涌的水域,因大浪、风或水流而难以通过。也可比喻困难或棘手的处境。

A phrase describing a body of water that is turbulent, choppy, or difficult to navigate due to strong waves, wind, or currents. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a difficult or challenging situation.

  1. Difficult sea conditionsB1formal

    A sea or body of water with large waves and strong currents, often caused by storms or wind.

    zh波涛汹涌的水域

    • The sailors avoided the area due to rough water.
    • The ferry was delayed because of rough water in the channel.
    • Fishing boats stayed in port during the rough water.
  2. Difficult situationB2informal

    A period of difficulty, trouble, or instability in life or business.

    zh困难时期

    • The company is navigating through rough water after the financial loss.
    • Their marriage hit some rough water but they worked it out.
    • He's been in rough water since losing his job.