English Dictionary

situation

IPA（発音記号）

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

名詞

イギリス英語 アメリカ英語 俗語

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs. / The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings. / The place in which something is situated; a location.

日本語の意味

ある瞬間における状況や事情の組み合わせ、状態 / 物事が周囲との関係でどのように位置付けられているかという配置状態 / 何かがある場所や位置、所在地

In this situation, it's important to remain calm and assess all available information before deciding.

この状況では、決断する前に落ち着いて利用可能な情報をすべて評価することが重要です。

意味（1）

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming.

意味（2）

The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.

The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank.

意味（3）

The place in which something is situated; a location.

[Hibíscus] speciòsus is the most splendid, and deserves a situation in every garden.

意味（4）

Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.

意味（5）

(UK) A position of employment; a post.

‘Let me hear another sound from you,’ said Scrooge, ‘and you’ll keep your Christmas by losing your situation!

意味（6）

A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.

Boss, we've got a situation here…

意味（7）

(US, film industry) An individual movie theater.

This survey includes all key situations (including Paramount Gulf Theaters) as well as suburban runs and small-town situations.

意味（8）

(slang) An outfit, garment, or look.

She is working some sort of amazing burgundy chiffon situation with gold piping.

situations （ plural ）