situation
noun [ C ] uk/ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
B1 处境，情况，形势
the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place
the economic/political situation 经济／政治形势
Her news put me in a difficult situation. 她的消息让我陷入困难的境地。
"Would you get involved in a fight?" "It would depend on the situation." “你会和别人打架吗？”“这要看具体情况。”
I'll worry about it if/when/as the situation arises (= if/when/as it happens). 如果这种情况发生/这种情况发生时，我会担忧的。
old use工作
a job
My sister has a good situation as a teacher in the local school. 我姐姐有一份好工作，在当地学校当老师。
Synonyms: appointment (JOB)job (EMPLOYMENT)position (RANK)post (JOB)
Compare: employment (WORK)work noun (ACTIVITY)
formal（尤指城镇、建筑物等的）位置
the position of something, especially a town, building, etc.
The house's situation in the river valley is perfect. 房子在河谷中的位置极佳。
- More examples
- Quite frankly, I think this whole situation is ridiculous.
- It's a difficult situation and I don't know what the answer is.
- Few journalists have managed to convey the full horror of the situation.
- I thought he handled the situation very well.
- The situation has become intolerable.