大家好，今天我們分享一個非常有用且地道的表達——in a pickle, 這個短語的不是指“在泡菜里”，它的真正含義是：

in a pickle 處于困境

Boy, am I in a pickle—I accidentally made plans to meet with two different clients today.?

天啊，我處于困境之中，我碰巧計劃了和兩個不同的客戶見面。?

We're in a pretty pickle now because the hotel gave our room away.

我們現(xiàn)在處于困境之中因為賓館把我們房間暴露了出去。?

John has gotten himself into a pickle. He has two dates for the party.?

約翰陷入了麻煩，他派對通知了兩個不同日期。

Now we are in a pretty pickle. We are out of gas.

現(xiàn)在我們處于困境中，我們沒有氣了。?

Things are in a real pickle at the moment, I’m afraid. My assistant’s left and I’m completely lost without him!?

我恐怕事情處于困境中，我助手離開了，沒有他我徹底迷失了。?

Can you help me? I’m in a bit of a pickle.

你能幫助我嗎，我有點困難。