
好词典

源自16世纪拉丁语 'dilemma',来自希腊语 'dilēmma'(双重命题),由 di-(两)和 lēmma(命题)组成。
❶ 指一种进退两难的困境,需要在两个或多个都不理想的选择中做出决定,常带有左右为难的纠结感。
“She faced the dilemma of choosing between her career and family.”
(她面临着在事业和家庭之间做出选择的困境。)
“The doctor was in a dilemma about whether to tell the patient the truth.”
(医生对于是否告诉病人真相感到左右为难。)
on the horns of a dilemma — 形容处于进退维谷的境地,无论选择哪个选项都会面临问题。
“The politician was on the horns of a dilemma when both choices would anger voters.”
(这位政客处于两难境地,因为两个选择都会激怒选民。)