单词 | quandary |
释义 | quandary/ˈkwɒnd(ə)ri![]() noun (plural quandaries) 1A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation: Kate was in a quandary...
Synonyms dilemma, plight, predicament, state of uncertainty, state of perplexity, unfortunate situation, difficult situation, awkward situation; trouble, muddle, mix-up, mare's nest, mess, confusion, difficulty, impasse, stalemate; British cleft stick informal sticky situation, pickle, hole, stew, fix, bind, jam 1.1A difficult situation; a practical dilemma: a legal quandary...
OriginLate 16th century: perhaps partly from Latin quando 'when'. |
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