straits

[streits]

n. 困难, 窘境
名词strait的复数形式

例句与用法：

The straits of Gibraltar are the gate of the Mediterranean.

直布罗陀海峡是通向地中海的必经之路。

Now that father's lost his job, we're in serious straits.

因为父亲失业，我们现在处境十分困难。

I hear you are in poor financial straits.

我听说你处于经济困难之中。