After losing its biggest client, the agency found itself in dire straits by spring.

失去最大客戶後，這家代理商到了春天已陷入嚴重困境。

The airline was in financial straits and had to cancel several international routes.

這家航空公司陷入財務困境，不得不取消數條國際航線。

Without a backup supplier, our shipping department would be in serious straits next quarter.

如果沒有備用供應商，我們的出貨部門下一季將陷入嚴重的窘境。