倒悬
dào​xuán

dire straits

  • created sense approved 倒悬/倒懸 · dào​xuán · dire straits

    倒悬 / 倒懸

    dào​xuán

    dire straits

    a figurative state of extreme hardship, misery, or critical danger

    那个时代的百姓生活在倒悬之苦中，急需拯救。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 倒悬/倒懸 · dào​xuán · hang upside down

    倒悬 / 倒懸

    dào​xuán

    hang upside down

    to hang or be suspended vertically with the top or head downward

    蝙蝠休息时总是倒悬在洞穴顶端。

    verb

    created sense