quandary
의미: A state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially about what to do in a difficult situation.
Quandary describes a genuine difficulty in choosing between options, typically when all choices have drawbacks. It is less dramatic than 'dilemma' (which technically involves only two options) and more personal than 'predicament' (which suggests being trapped). The word is common in journalism, everyday speech, and academic writing. Common collocations include 'in a quandary,' 'moral quandary,' and 'face a quandary.'
예문
- The council found itself in a quandary over whether to approve the development or preserve the green belt. 市议会在是否批准该开发项目还是保留绿化带的问题上左右为难。El ayuntamiento se encontró en un dilema sobre si aprobar la urbanización o preservar el cinturón verde.市議会は、開発を承認するかグリーンベルトを保全するかで板挟みになった。시의회는 개발을 승인할지 그린벨트를 보전할지를 두고 진퇴양난에 빠졌다.
- She was in a quandary about whether to accept the promotion, which required relocating abroad. 她在是否接受那份需要移居海外的晋升机会的问题上犹豫不决。Estaba en un dilema sobre si aceptar el ascenso, que requería trasladarse al extranjero.彼女は海外への転居を伴う昇進を受けるかどうか迷っていた。그녀는 해외 이전이 수반되는 승진을 수락할지 말지 고민에 빠져 있었다.
- The ethical quandary of using AI in recruitment has prompted calls for new regulation. 在招聘中使用人工智能的伦理困境促使人们呼吁制定新的法规。El dilema ético del uso de la inteligencia artificial en la selección de personal ha suscitado peticiones de nueva regulación.採用におけるAI利用の倫理的ジレンマが、新たな規制を求める声を促している。채용에서의 AI 활용이라는 윤리적 딜레마가 새로운 규제를 요구하는 목소리를 촉발하고 있다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general, media, academic
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
Origin uncertain, possibly from Latin quandare or a dialectal English formation. First recorded in English in the late 16th century. Some scholars suggest a connection to Latin quando (when), reflecting the sense of 'what to do when...'
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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