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From: DICT.TW English-Chinese Dictionary 英漢字典

 quan·da·ry /ˈkwɑnd(ə)ri/
 窘境,困惑,左右為難

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Quan·da·ry n.; pl. Quandaries   A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Quan·da·ry, v. t. To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty. [Obs.]
 

From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 quandary
      n 1: 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: predicament, plight]
      2: state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a
         choice between equally unfavorable options [syn: dilemma]