predicament
noun [ C ] formal uk/prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt/ us/prəˈdɪk.ə.mənt/
尴尬的处境，窘境，困境
an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of
She is hoping to get a loan from her bank to help her out of her financial predicament. 她希望能从银行得到一笔贷款以摆脱经济困境。
I'm in a bit of a predicament because I've accidentally accepted two invitations to dinner on the same night. 我有些左右为难，因为我无意间接受了同一天晚上两个晚餐的邀请。
Synonyms: mess (PROBLEMS)plight