- 形势逼人 xíngshìbīrén pressing situationThe situation is pressing or demands immediate action; circumstances force one to act or respond.
- 国际形势 guójìxíngshì international situationinternational situation; world situation
- 形势严峻 xíngshìyánjùn grim situationto be in grave difficulties; the situation is grim or severe