處於困境處於一種困難或尷尬的境地
In a difficult or embarrassing position.
在令人尷尬的條件下
In an embarrassing position.
這是一個尷尬的處境，但是史密斯先生成功地應付過去了。
It was an embarrassing situation, but Mr Smith carried it off well.
使用象我們的前任會計這樣的片語來指仍然健在不過不掌管相關的職位的人，在字義上是正確的，但是在這樣的情況下，former一詞能夠避免尷尬的誤解發生
It is technically correct to use a phrase such as our late treasurer to refer to a person who is still alive but who no longer holds the relevant post, but the use of former in this context will ensure that no embarrassing misunderstanding is created.
