strait

n.

1. 海峡
   • The Bering Strait separates Asia and America.
     白令海峡隔开了亚洲和美洲。
2. 窘迫, 困难, 艰苦
   • Now that father's lost his job, we're in dire straits.
     父亲失业了, 我们陷入了极大的困境。