指某個特定時間點或地點的整體狀況、環境或情勢。
整體狀況
EN: The set of circumstances or conditions at a particular time and place.
翻譯: 在特定時間和地點的整體情況或條件。
困難處境
EN: A difficult, problematic, or complex set of conditions.
翻譯: 一個困難、有問題或複雜的狀況。
地理位置
EN: The location and surroundings of a place.
翻譯: 一個地方的地理位置和周邊環境。
特定事件
EN: A particular or specific set of events or state of affairs.
翻譯: 一個特定的事件組合或事態。
小提醒：注意 "situation" 常與 "in" 或 "into" 連用，如 "in a difficult situation"（處於困境），而非 "on a situation"。
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1. the set of circumstances or conditions in which someone or something is located at a particular time
處境；情況；局面
The company is in a difficult financial situation.
這家公司正處於困難的財務狀況。
We need to assess the current situation before making a decision.
我們需要在做決定前評估當前的情況。
She found herself in an awkward situation at the party.
她發現自己在派對上處於一個尷尬的處境。
2. a particular place or location
地點；位置
The hotel has a beautiful situation overlooking the bay.
這間酒店位置絕佳，可以俯瞰海灣。
They chose a house with a quiet situation away from the main road.
他們選擇了一棟位置僻靜、遠離主幹道的房子。
3. a job or position of employment
職位；工作
He is looking for a new situation in the marketing department.
他正在尋找市場部門的新職位。
She was offered a situation as a personal assistant.
她獲得了一份私人助理的工作。
4. a complex or critical state of affairs in politics, society, or a narrative
（政治、社會或敘事中的）情勢；事態
The political situation in the region is very unstable.
該地區的政治情勢非常不穩定。
The novel presents a dramatic situation that tests the characters' morals.
這部小說呈現了一個考驗角色道德的戲劇性情勢。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| situation + in + [place] | 在 [某地] 的情況 | The situation in the capital is tense. (首都的情況很緊張。) |
| situation + with + [person/thing] | 關於 [某人/某事] 的情況 | What's the situation with your visa application? (你的簽證申請情況如何？) |
| the current/present situation | 當前/目前的情況 | We need to assess the current situation before acting. (我們需要在行動前評估當前情況。) |
| a difficult/dangerous situation | 困難/危險的處境 | She handled the difficult situation with grace. (她優雅地處理了那個困難的處境。) |
| be in a situation where... | 處於一種...的狀況 | We are in a situation where quick decisions are needed. (我們正處於需要快速決策的狀況。) |
| improve/resolve the situation | 改善/解決情況 | The new policy aims to improve the economic situation. (新政策旨在改善經濟狀況。) |
| a no-win situation | 必輸的局面；進退兩難的處境 | It felt like a no-win situation no matter what I chose. (無論我選擇什麼，都感覺像是個必輸的局面。) |
EN:This is not a situation to make hasty decisions.
翻譯:這不是一個適合倉促做決定的局面。
EN:The current economic situation is improving slowly.
翻譯:當前的經濟形勢正在緩慢改善。
EN:It would be an ideal situation to launch the new product.
翻譯:這將是推出新產品的理想時機。
在描述客觀現狀時多用「situation doing」，而提及需要行動或具潛在機會的局面時，則可考慮使用「situation to do」。
situation vs condition
「situation」指整體的狀況、處境或局面，強調環境與情勢的綜合狀態；「condition」則多指具體的條件、狀態或前提，常與特定要求或健康狀況相關。
situation vs circumstance
「situation」指一個特定的、可描述的處境或局面；「circumstance」則強調圍繞某事件的外部條件、環境或事實，常用複數形。
situation vs scenario
「situation」指真實存在或發生的處境；「scenario」則常指假設的、預想的或可能發生的情節、劇本。
在對話中，常用來引述或總結一個複雜的狀況，作為討論的起點。 EN: So, the situation is that we're over budget but the client wants more features. 翻譯: 所以，情況是我們已經超支了，但客戶還想要更多功能。
EN:My situation right now is that I have two job offers and I can't decide.
翻譯:我目前的處境是，我有兩個工作機會，無法決定。
與特定形容詞連用，以強調狀況的嚴重性、荒謬性或緊迫性。 EN: This is a no-win situation no matter what we choose. 翻譯: 這根本是個怎麼選都輸的局面。
EN:Oh, that's an awkward situation to be in.
翻譯:噢，那真是個尷尬的處境。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，用作口語中的填充詞，常與 "the" 或 "my/your" 等連用。 EN: It's just... the situation... it's complicated, you know? 翻譯: 就是…那個狀況…很複雜，你懂吧？
EN:Well, given the situation, I think we should wait.
翻譯:嗯，考慮到目前的情況，我想我們應該等等。
注意：在正式書寫（如報告、論文）中，應避免將 "situation" 用作簡單的填充詞，並盡量使用更精確的詞彙來描述具體狀況。
in a situation
preposition + situation
處於某種情況中
the current situation
determiner + adjective + situation
當前情勢；現狀
handle the situation
verb + situation
處理情況
a delicate situation
determiner + adjective + situation
微妙的局面；棘手的狀況
situation at hand
situation + prepositional phrase
手頭上的狀況；當前面臨的情況
assess the situation
verb + situation
評估情勢
a no-win situation
determiner + compound adjective + situation
必輸的局面；無解的困境
×I am in a difficult situation.
✓I am in a difficult situation.
The word 'situation' is often misspelled by learners. The correct spelling has only one 't' after the 'u'.
×I will explain you the situation.
✓I will explain the situation to you.
The verb 'explain' requires the preposition 'to' before the indirect object (the person). The structure is 'explain something to someone'.
×The situation of the company is getting better.
✓The company's situation is getting better.
Using 'the situation of [noun]' is often unnatural and wordy. It's more common and idiomatic to use the possessive form ('s) or place the noun as a modifier before 'situation' (e.g., 'the company situation').
×It's a very dangerous situation. We must do an action.
✓It's a very dangerous situation. We must take action.
The correct collocation with 'action' is the verb 'take', not 'do'. 'Do an action' is a direct translation error.
×How is your situation now?
✓How are things with you now? / What's your current situation?
Asking 'How is your situation?' as a general greeting is unnatural. 'Situation' is usually used for specific, often problematic contexts. For general well-being, use phrases like 'How are things?' or be more specific (e.g., 'What's your work situation like?').
×We are in a situation that we have no money.
✓We are in a situation where we have no money.
When using a relative clause to describe the 'situation', the correct relative adverb is 'where' (referring to 'in which'), not 'that' or 'which' by itself.