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straitBrE /streɪt/ NAmE /streɪt/ noun (also straits ) [pl. ] (especially in the names of places 尤用于地名) a narrow passage of water that connects two seas or large areas of water 海峡；（连结两大水域的）水道◆ the Strait (s ) of Gibraltar 直布罗陀海峡straits [pl. ]a very difficult situation especially because of lack of money （尤指经济拮据引起的）困境，境况窘迫◆ The factory is in dire straits . 工厂岌岌可危。◆ She found herself in desperate financial straits . 她发觉自己经济状况极为窘迫。 |