in a dilemma
in a dilemma — 慣用語
1. facing a situation where you must choose between two options, and both seem bad
進退兩難
需在兩個都不好的選項中抉擇的困境
facing a situation where you must choose between two options, and both seem bad or undesirable
Tamás is in a dilemma about whether to move to Taipei or stay in Kaohsiung.
Tamás 正面臨兩難，不知道該搬到台北還是留在高雄。
be in a dilemma about whether to [choice A] or [choice B]
Heloísa faced a dilemma at work: she could report her colleague's mistake or stay silent and protect her friend.
Heloísa 在工作上遇到了兩難：她可以舉報同事的錯誤，也可以保持沉默來保護朋友。
face a dilemma: [choice A] or [choice B]
Anjali found herself in a dilemma when both of her closest friends planned parties on the same evening.
Anjali 陷入了兩難，因為她兩個最好的朋友都在同一個晚上舉辦派對。
It was a real dilemma for Jin: study abroad right away or start working to support his family.
Jin 面臨了一個真正的兩難：立刻出國留學，還是開始工作養家。
- in a quandary
more formal and less common; suggests puzzled uncertainty rather than a forced choice
- between a rock and a hard place
informal and emphatic; both options are clearly bad
- in a bind
informal; can refer to any difficult situation, not just a two-option choice
文法句型
be in a dilemma about [something]
face a dilemma: [choice A] or [choice B]
find oneself in a dilemma when [situation]
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'about' to introduce the topic of the choice, or with a colon to list the two competing options directly.