| 单词 | situation |
| 释义 | situation (once / 59 pages) n Situation is related to the verb "situate," which means to place. A building might be situated on the top of a hill — that's its position or situation. You've probably heard the term "sitcom," but may not realize it is short for "situation comedy," or a comedy where the humor is based on a set of quirky circumstances the characters find themselves placed in. A situation can also mean a set of circumstances that you find yourself placed in: holding both halves of a crazy aunt's broken vase could be a sticky situation — perfect for a situation comedy. WORD FAMILYsituation: situations+/situate: situated, situates, situating, situation USAGE EXAMPLES“I’m not very optimistic that the employment situation of transgender people will change as a result of this case,” Wang said. The Guardian(Jan 03, 2017) This situation is now commonly referred to as “sitting disease.” Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) The quarterback situation is no more certain for the Texans. Washington Post(Jan 02, 2017) 1n physical position in relation to the surroundings Syn|Hypo|Hyper site active site the part of an enzyme or antibody where the chemical reaction occurs close quartersa situation of being uncomfortably close to someone or something locusthe specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome locus of infectionthe specific site in the body where an infection originates restriction sitethe specific sites at which a restriction enzyme will cleave DNA antigenic determinant, determinant, epitopethe site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself place, position the particular portion of space occupied by something 2n the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time the present international situation is dangerous "eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation"- Franklin D.Roosevelt Syn|Hypo|Hyper state of affairs absurd, the absurd a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless acceptancethe state of being acceptable and accepted ballgame, new ballgamea particular situation that is radically different from the preceding situation challengea demanding or stimulating situation childlessnessthe condition of being without offspring complicationa situation or condition that is complex or confused crowdinga situation in which people or things are crowded together disequilibriumloss of equilibrium attributable to an unstable situation in which some forces outweigh others elementthe situation in which you are happiest and most effective environmentthe totality of surrounding conditions equilibriuma stable situation in which forces cancel one another exclusionthe state of being excluded fish bowl, fishbowl, goldfish bowla state of affairs in which you have no privacy hotbeda situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad) inclusionthe state of being included intestacythe situation of being or dying without a legally valid will picture, scenea situation treated as an observable object prison, prison housea prisonlike situation; a place of seeming confinement rejectionthe state of being rejected size, size of itthe actual state of affairs square onethe situation in which you begin an endeavor and to which you return if your efforts fail status quothe existing state of affairs thinga special situation congestion, over-crowdingexcessive crowding balancea state of equilibrium balance of poweran equilibrium of power between nations dynamic balance(aeronautics) the state of equilibrium in which centrifugal forces due to a rotating mass (e.g., a propeller) do not produce force in the shaft and so vibration is reduced homeostasis(physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes isostasy(geology) a general equilibrium of the forces tending to elevate or depress the earth's crust Nash equilibrium(game theory) a stable state of a system that involves several interacting participants in which no participant can gain by a change of strategy as long as all the other participants remain unchanged poisea state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium thermal equilibriuma state in which all parts of a system are at the same temperature imbalance, instability, unbalancea lack of balance or state of disequilibrium voguea current state of general acceptance and use acknowledgement, acknowledgment, recognitionthe state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged approval, favorable reception, favourable receptionacceptance as satisfactory acceptationacceptance as true or valid content, contentednessthe state of being contented with your situation in life acquiescenceacceptance without protest welcomethe state of being welcome apostasy, defection, renunciationthe state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) disfavor, disfavourthe state of being out of favor censure, exclusion, excommunicationthe state of being excommunicated reprobationrejection by God; the state of being condemned to eternal misery in Hell embracethe state of taking in or encircling encompassmentincluding entirely Coventry, banishment, ostracismthe state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent) debarmentthe state of being debarred (excluded from enjoying certain possessions or rights or practices) circumstance, context, settingthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event ecologythe environment as it relates to living organisms background, scope, settingthe state of the environment in which a situation exists homean environment offering affection and security milieu, surroundingsthe environmental condition area, arena, domain, field, orbit, spherea particular environment or walk of life streetthe streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction state the way something is with respect to its main attributes 3n a condition or position in which you find yourself found herself in a very fortunate situation Syn|Hypo|Hyper position place, shoes a particular situation poverty trapa situation in which an increase in income results in a loss of benefits so that you are no better off soupan unfortunate situation stymie, stymya situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole condition, status a state at a particular time 4n a complex or critical or unusual difficulty the dangerous situation developed suddenly that's quite a situation no human situation is simple Exp|Hypo|Hyper Great Depression the economic crisis beginning with the stock market crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s conflict of interest a situation in which a public official's decisions are influenced by the official's personal interests crisisan unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty cruncha critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources) hornet's nest, hornets' nesta highly contentious or hazardous situation hot potatoa difficult situation how-d'ye-do, how-do-you-doan awkward situation embroilment, imbroglioan intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation Mexican standoffa situation in which no one can emerge as a clear winner incubus, nightmarea situation resembling a terrifying dream no-win situationa situation in which a favorable outcome is impossible; you are bound to lose whatever you do pass, strait, straitsa bad or difficult situation or state of affairs purgatorya temporary condition of torment or suffering swampa situation fraught with difficulties and imponderables ticking bomb, time bomba problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed tinderboxa dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence urgencyan urgent situation calling for prompt action dead end, deadlock, impasse, stalemate, standstilla situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible quicksanda treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy Dunkirka crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat exigencya pressing or urgent situation critical point, crossroads, juncturea crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made desperate straits, dire straitsa state of extreme distress depression, economic crisis, slumpa long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment difficulty a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome 5n a job in an organization Syn|Hypo|Hyper berth, billet, office, place, position, post, spot academicianship the position of member of an honorary academy accountantshipthe position of accountant admiraltythe office of admiral ambassadorshipthe post of ambassador apostleshipthe position of apostle apprenticeshipthe position of apprentice associateshipthe position of associate (as in an office or academy) attorneyshipthe position of attorney bailiffshipthe office of bailiff baronetagethe state of a baronet bishopry, episcopatethe office and dignity of a bishop cadetshipthe position of cadet caliphatethe office of a caliph captaincy, captainshipthe post of captain cardinalshipthe office of cardinal chairmanshipthe position of chairman chancellorshipthe office of chancellor chaplaincy, chaplainshipthe position of chaplain chieftaincy, chieftainshipthe position of chieftain clerkshipthe job of clerk commandership, commanderythe position or office of commander comptrollershipthe position of comptroller consulshipthe post of consul controllershipthe position of controller councillorship, councilorshipthe position of council member counsellorship, counselorshipthe position of counselor curacythe position of a curate curatorshipthe position of curator custodianshipthe position of custodian deanery, deanshipthe position or office of a dean directorshipthe position of a director of a business concern discipleshipthe position of disciple editorshipthe position of editor eldershipthe office of elder emiratethe office of an emir fatherhoodthe status of a father fatherhoodthe status of a religious leader foremanshipthe position of foreman generalcy, generalshipthe office and authority of a general governorshipthe office of governor headshipthe position of head headshipthe position of headmaster or headmistress hot seata difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism incumbencythe office of an incumbent inspectorshipthe office of inspector instructorshipthe position of instructor internshipthe position of a medical intern judgeship, judicaturethe position of judge khanatethe position of a khan lectureshipthe post of lecturer legateship, legationthe post or office of legate legislatorshipthe office of legislator librarianshipthe position of librarian lieutenancythe position of a lieutenant magistracy, magistraturethe position of magistrate managershipthe position of manager manhoodthe status of being a man marshalshipthe post of marshall mastershipthe position of master mayoraltythe position of mayor messiahshipthe position of messiah moderatorshipthe position of moderator overlordshipthe position of overlord pastorate, pastorshipthe position of pastor peasanthoodthe state of being a peasant pluma highly desirable position or assignment praetorshipthe office of praetor precentorshipthe position of precentor preceptorshipthe position of preceptor prefecturethe office of prefect prelacy, prelaturethe office or station of a prelate premiershipthe office of premier presidency, presidentshipthe office and function of president primateshipthe office of primate principalshipthe post of principal priorshipthe office of prior proconsulate, proconsulshipthe position of proconsul proctorshipthe position of proctor chair, professorshipthe position of professor protectorshipthe position of protector public officea position concerning the people as a whole rabbinatethe office or function of a rabbi receivershipthe office of a receiver rectorate, rectorshipthe office or station of a rector regencythe office of a regent residencythe position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship) rulershipthe position of ruler sainthoodthe status and dignity of a saint secretaryshipthe position of secretary feudal lordship, seigneury, seigniorythe position and authority of a feudal lord senatorshipthe office of senator sinecurean office that involves minimal duties solicitorshipthe position of solicitor speakershipthe position of Speaker stewardshipthe position of steward studentshipthe position of student teachershipthe position of teacher thaneshipthe position of thane thronethe position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions treasurershipthe position of treasurer tribuneshipthe position of tribune trusteeshipthe position of trustee vice-presidencythe office and function of a vice president viceroyshipthe position of viceroy viziershipthe position of vizier wardenshipthe position of warden wardershipthe position of warder womanhoodthe status of a woman headmastershipthe position of headmaster headmistressshipthe position of headmistress Chief Executive, President, President of the United Statesthe office of the United States head of state bully pulpita public office of sufficiently high rank that it provides the holder with an opportunity to speak out and be listened to on any matter Attorney General, Attorney General of the United Statesthe position of the head of the Justice Department and the chief law enforcement officer of the United States Agriculture Secretary, Secretary of Agriculturethe position of the head of the Department of Agriculture Commerce Secretary, Secretary of Commercethe position of the head of the Department of Commerce Defense Secretary, Secretary of Defensethe position of the head of the Department of Defense Education Secretary, Secretary of Educationthe position of the head of the Education Department Energy Secretary, Secretary of Energythe position of the head of the Department of Energy Secretary of Health and Human Servicesthe position of the head of the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary of Housing and Urban Developmentthe position of the head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Labor Secretary, Secretary of Laborthe position of the head of the Department of Labor Secretary of Statethe position of the head of the State Department Interior Secretary, Secretary of the Interiorthe position of the head of the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Treasury, Treasury Secretarythe position of the head of the Treasury Department Secretary of Transportation, Transportation Secretarythe position of the head of the Department of Transportation Secretary of Veterans Affairsthe position of the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary of War, War Secretaryhead of a former executive department; combined with the Navy Secretary to form the Defense Secretary in 1947 Navy Secretary, Secretary of the Navyhead of a former executive department; combined with the War Secretary to form the Defense Secretary in 1947 Secretary of Commerce and Laborhead of a former executive department created in 1903 and divided into two departments in 1913 Secretary of Health Education and Welfarehead of a former executive department created in 1953 and divided into two departments in 1979 business, job, line, line of work, occupation the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money |
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