in a pickle片语

片语

1. 1

   处境艰难、陷入困境、左右为难口语

   We were in a pickle when the car broke down downtown.

   车子在市中心坏掉，我们一下子陷入了困境。

2. 2

   麻烦、窘境口语，常带戏谑语气

   He got himself in a real pickle by promising both of them.

   他答应了两边，结果把自己搞得很尴尬。