pre·dic·a·ment /prɪˈdɪkəmənt, ||ˈprɛdɪkə-/
  狀態,窮境,困局
  Pre·dic·a·ment n.
  1. A class or kind described by any definite marks; hence, condition; particular situation or state; especially, an unfortunate or trying position or condition. “O woeful sympathy; piteous predicament!”
  2. Logic See Category.
  Syn: -- Category; condition; state; plight.
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  predicament
       n : a situation from which extrication is difficult especially
           an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most
           awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless
           people" [syn: quandary, plight]