情况
Definition
Example
circumstances; situation; condition; state of affairs
Under no circumstances should one betray his country.
Things are bad with me.
What has become of Professor Wang? I've heard nothing of him for ages.
Her affairs were in a terrible plight/state.
The case is different with him.
Things suddenly took on a new complexion.
If circumstances allow/permit, I will come again.
That depends upon circumstances. / It (all) depends.
This is how the situation stands.
Things look black/blue. / Things don't look good.
Things look rosy.
Tell me how the situation stands.
Things are looking up. / Things are getting/turning better. / The situation is improving. / Things are taking a turn for the better.
The exact reverse was the case.
The situation is desperate.
The situation allows (of) no delay.
Matters went rapidly from bad to worse. / Matters were deteriorating drastically.
as affairs stand; as the case stands; as things are/go/stand
under ordinary conditions; generally speaking
in particular/peculiar cases
in the given circumstances
in/under the present/existing circumstances/conditions; in the present case/instance
in the great majority of cases
with the above situation in view; in (the) light of the above situation; in view of the above situation; with the foregoing circumstances
in accordance with specific conditions
borderline case
like/similar/analogous cases
individual case
part of the story
briefing meeting/session
be in a critical condition
be in desirable conditions; be in a good/healthy condition
(sth) take a critical turn; take a turn for the worse
be in a shaky condition
cope with/handle an emergency; cope with a crisis/critical situation
inquire about sth
feel out the situation
be acquainted with the latest situation
exaggerate/overstate a case
take one thing with another into consideration/account
be a close approximation to the truth
avert/prevent/ward off the worst
unforeseen circumstances arise
clear up matters
be out of the picture
military situation
Any change in the situation is to be reported immediately to the headquarters.