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dilemma n.进退两难的局面,困难的选择 Dilemma is from a Greek for "double proposition." It was originally a technical term of logic, but we use it now for any time you have a problem with no satisfactory solution. If you're at the mall choosing between red or blue socks, that's not really a dilemma. But if you have to choose whether to save your cat or your dog from a burning building, that's an awful dilemma. ★★☆☆☆ 2016.2

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[dai'lemə] A dilemma is a tough choice. When you're in a difficult situation and each option looks equally bad, you're in a dilemma. A Dilemma for the Starving Models in France 1[N-COUNT 可数名词]（进退两难的）窘境，困境 A dilemma is a difficult situation in which you have to choose between two or more alternatives. on the horns of a dilemma→see: horn； He was faced with the dilemma of whether or not to return to his country...要不要回国，他进退两难。The issue raises a moral dilemma.这个问题引发了一个道德上的两难抉择。

英语单词	dilemma
英美音标	[dai'lemə]
中文释义	n.进退两难的局面,困难的选择
vocab简明	A dilemma is a tough choice. When you're in a difficult situation and each option looks equally bad, you're in a dilemma.
vocab扩展	Dilemma is from a Greek for "double proposition." It was originally a technical term of logic, but we use it now for any time you have a problem with no satisfactory solution. If you're at the mall choosing between red or blue socks, that's not really a dilemma. But if you have to choose whether to save your cat or your dog from a burning building, that's an awful dilemma.
真题原句	A Dilemma for the Starving Models in France
柯林斯星级	★★☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]（进退两难的）窘境，困境 A dilemma is a difficult situation in which you have to choose between two or more alternatives. on the horns of a dilemma→see: horn ； He was faced with the dilemma of whether or not to return to his country... 要不要回国，他进退两难。 The issue raises a moral dilemma. 这个问题引发了一个道德上的两难抉择。
来源	2016.2

Dilemma Difficult Situation Choose Dai'lemə N.进退两难的局面,困难的选择 Tough Choice