英 [ˈkwɒndəri] 美 [ˈkwɑːndəri]
n. 困惑；窘境；为难
复数quandaries
quandary /ˈkwɒndrɪ, -dərɪ/
可数名词 If you are in a quandary, you have to make a decision but cannot decide what to do. 不知所措
The government appears to be in a quandary about what to do with so many people.
该政府对如何安置这么多人显得不知所措。
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
同义词： predicament / plight
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
同义词： dilemma
... qualm 疑惧，忧虑；内疚，良心责备 quandary 困惑，窘境，进退两难 quarantine 隔离检疫期；隔离 ...
... purport#主旨；意义 quandary#困惑；窘境 query#质问；问题 ...
... qualm n.疑惧（突然引起不安的感觉） quandary n.困惑；进退两难 quantum n.定量；量子 ...
... dilemma 左右为难，困境 quandary 困境，窘境，为难 plight （困境）境况，形势 v.发誓，立信约订婚 ...
George was in a quandary —should he go or shouldn't he?
乔治犹豫不定—他是该去呢，还是不该去？
The government appears to be in a quandary about what to do with so many people.
该政府对如何安置这么多人显得不知所措。
That leaves us in a bit of a quandary.
那让我们感到一丝的为难。
This, however, creates a quandary that many have yet to demonstrate a capability of managing.
It's a quandary that no Treasury secretary could resolve two weeks after taking power.
Which creates a moral quandary for anyone tempted to wish Mr. Kurzweil good health.
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