局面

局面 [jú miàn]

1. ■ aspect; phase; situation; prospects:

处于尴尬的局面 be in an embarrassing situation;

打开局面 open up a new prospect; make a breakthrough;

局面一新 enter upon a new phase;

改变局面 alter the situation;

整顿一个非常混乱的局面 straighten out a very confused situation;

难以处理的局面 a ticklish aspect;

大胆地正视这一局面需要很大的勇气。 It takes a great deal of courage to face the situation bravely.

必须采取措施以应付这种局面。 Measures must be taken to meet the situation.