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dilemma

/daɪˈlɛmə/

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noun

两难，困境。

A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.

Examples :

"Choosing a summer job presented a dilemma for Sarah. She liked the prospect of working at the bookstore, but the hours were limited. The camp counselor position offered more hours, but she didn't want to be away from home for so long. "

选择暑期工作让萨拉陷入了两难的境地。她喜欢在书店工作的想法，但是工作时间有限。夏令营辅导员的工作时间更长，但她又不想离家太久。

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noun

两难，困境，进退两难。

A difficult circumstance or problem.

Examples :

"Choosing between two equally appealing job offers created a dilemma for Sarah. "

在两份同样吸引人的工作机会之间做出选择，让萨拉陷入了两难的境地。

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noun

两难推理，困境。

A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".

Examples :

"Facing a dilemma, I had to choose between staying home and studying for the exam or going to the party with my friends. "

面对两难推理的困境，我不得不在家复习考试和与朋友去参加聚会之间做出选择。

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noun

两难，困境.

Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.

Examples :

"The teacher presented a dilemma: either students could hand in their late project for a reduced grade, or they could not submit it at all. "

老师给学生们出了个两难的困境：要么交迟交的项目，但成绩会降低；要么干脆不交。

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