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plight

/plaɪt/
plight plaɪt
English Definition
n. a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
中文释义
困境,苦难
Significado en Español
situación difícil, apuro
한국어 뜻
곤경, 고난
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tình cảnh khó khăn, cảnh khốn cùng
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Example Sentence

The plight of the refugees was a concern for the entire international community.

难民的困境是整个国际社会关注的问题。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
English translation: plight (difficulty, hardship) - Think of ''plight'' as something like a ''flight'' into something troubling or dire.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “plight”:

  1. A comfort
  2. B ease
  3. C fortune
  4. D predicament
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D — predicament. “plight” means n. a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In the midst of financial turmoil, the CEO described the company''s current _____ as deeply troubling.

  1. A vacation
  2. B plight
  3. C celebration
  4. D prosperity
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B — plight. “plight” means n. a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Common questions about “plight”

What does “plight” mean?

plight — n. a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.. In Chinese: 困境,苦难.

How do you pronounce “plight”?

plight is pronounced /plaɪt/. It breaks into 1 syllable: plight.

How do you use “plight” in a sentence?

The plight of the refugees was a concern for the entire international community. (难民的困境是整个国际社会关注的问题。)

What are synonyms for “plight”?

predicament, difficulty, hardship, trouble — all close in meaning to plight (n. a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.).

Is “plight” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. plight appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “plight”?

English translation: plight (difficulty, hardship) - Think of ''plight'' as something like a ''flight'' into something troubling or dire.

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