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straitBrE /streɪt/NAmE /streɪt/ noun (also straits) [pl.] () a narrow passage of water that connects two seas or large areas of water 海峡；（连结两大水域的）水道◆the Strait(s) of Gibraltar 直布罗陀海峡straits [pl.] a very difficult situation especially because of lack of money （尤指经济拮据引起的）困境，境况窘迫◆The factory is in dire straits. 工厂岌岌可危。◆She found herself in desperate financial straits. 她发觉自己经济状况极为窘迫。 |