刑事は徹底的な捜査によって、犯人を窮地に追い込んだ。
The detective cornered the suspect through a thorough investigation.
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He was driven into a desperate predicament by unexpected trouble.
彼は冷徹な判断で窮地を脱した。
He escaped the predicament with a cool-headed judgment.
友の窮地をたすく。
Assisting a friend in their predicament.
一割之利というように、彼のような凡人でもこの窮地を救う力があるかもしれない。
As the saying 'ikkatsu no ri' goes, even an ordinary person like him might have the power to save us from this predicament.
どんな窮地にあって、彼は綽然としている。
No matter what predicament he is in, he remains composed.
彼は喙長三尺で、どんな窮地に立たされても巧みな弁舌で切り抜ける。
He is very glib and gets through any predicament with his skillful speech.
Usage Notes
Describes a difficult situation from which there is no easy escape.
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