"There is an international embargo on Gaza and the humanitarian situation is really,really difficult in Gaza.

VOA: standard.2010.05.28

But a few verses later it's clear that the poet isn't really drowning: this is a metaphor for his difficult situation.

但是随后的几首诗证明了，诗人并没有真正的溺水：,这里的水象征着困境。

耶鲁公开课 - 旧约导论课程节选

We all know that the situation there is extremely difficult.

大家都知道阿富汗的局势很紧张。

普林斯顿公开课 - 国际座谈会课程节选

Niagha region community leader Yorom Ballo says the situation is very difficult in his area.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

Right now the Fed is in a difficult situation.

现如今，美联储处境困难。

耶鲁公开课 - 金融市场课程节选

As you know, the situation is extremely difficult for everyone involved.

VOA: standard.2009.07.20

"There is a difficult situation on the ground in Pakistan.

VOA: standard.2009.03.11