up a gum-tree

• 一筹莫展；进退两难；陷入困境

up a gum-tree的用法和样例：

例句

1. I simply can't get along without a secretary.
   我没有秘书简直一筹莫展。
2. He was tearing his hair over a pile of bills.
   面对一大堆账单，他一筹莫展。
3. He found himself in a cleft stick.
   他感到进退两难。
4. This presented us with a dilemma.
   这使我们感到进退两难。
5. They have forced him into a corner.
   他们迫使他陷入困境。
6. Because I lost my money I was in a jam.
   我因为丢了钱而陷入困境。