遇到问题；有难处，处于困境
to have problems or be in a difficult situation
A ship is in difficulties off the coast of Ireland. 一艘船在爱尔兰海岸附近遇到了麻烦。
I had no idea the company was in difficulties.
I'd heard the marriage was in difficulties.
This happened at a time when the farming industry was in difficulties.
Businesses throughout the region are in difficulties.
All climbers have experience of being in difficulties.
See also: difficulty