dilemma
🇬🇧 UK/diˈlemə/🇺🇸 US/di'lemә/
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Definitions
n.
A situation requiring a choice between two or more equally undesirable options; any difficult problem or predicament.
进退两难的困境,两难局面
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddinot, apart, away
+
lemmaroot
=dilemma
Example Sentences
- 1.
She faced the dilemma of choosing between career and family.
- 2.
She faced a dilemma between pursuing her career or staying with her family.
- 3.
The company found itself in a dilemma: reduce costs or improve quality.