strait

• 古旧形容词，意为狭窄的、严格的或受限制的；现很少使用，多见于历史或圣经语境。

An archaic adjective meaning narrow, strict, or confined; now rarely used except in historical or biblical contexts.

1. Narrow or restrictedC1formal

   Describing something that is narrow, tight, or confined in space.

   狭窄的

   • The path through the forest was strait and difficult to navigate.
   • They passed through a strait passage between the rocks.
   • The strait corridor led to a small room.

   同义词confinedconstrictedlimitednarrowrestrictedtight

   反义词broadspaciouswide

• 名词，指连接两个较大水域的狭窄水道（海峡）；也比喻困难、窘迫的处境。

A noun referring to a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, or a difficult or challenging situation.

1. Narrow sea channelB1formal

   A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, such as seas or oceans.

   海峡

   • The ship sailed through the Strait of Gibraltar.
   • Many vessels pass through the Bosphorus Strait every day.
   • The strait is known for its strong currents.

   同义词channelpassagereachsoundwaterway

2. Difficult situationB2formal

   A state of difficulty, distress, or need.

   困境

   • The company is in dire financial straits.
   • She found herself in desperate straits after losing her job.
   • The family was in terrible straits after the flood destroyed their home.

   同义词crisisdifficultydilemmadistressfixhardshipjampinchplightpredicamentquandarytrouble