pretty pass
复数形式
pretty passes
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困境, 窘境
a situation or state that is very undesirable or difficult
The expression "pretty pass" is a somewhat old-fashioned idiomatic phrase used to describe a situation that is undesirable, troublesome, or in a state of disorder. It conveys a sense of something being less than satisfactory or ideal. While the exact origin is not well-documented, the phrase has been in use for many years.
- The sudden downpour during the picnic made for a pretty pass, with everyone scrambling for cover.
野餐时突然的倾盆大雨造成了一个困难的局面，每个人都争先恐后地寻找掩护。
- After a series of unfortunate events, the project was in a pretty pass, and the team had to work hard to get back on track.
在一系列不幸事件之后，项目陷入了困境，团队不得不努力工作以重回正轨。
- Discovering the extent of the financial mismanagement put the organization in a pretty pass, necessitating immediate action.
发现财务管理不善的程度使组织陷入了非常困难的境地，需要立即采取行动。
- The city's traffic congestion had reached a pretty pass, causing daily delays for commuters.
城市的交通拥堵已经到了非常糟糕的地步，导致通勤者每天延误。
- The family's disagreement over the inheritance had led to a pretty pass, straining their relationships.
家庭在继承问题上的分歧导致了棘手的情况，使他们的关系变得紧张。