情势 situation; trend of events; circumstances 情势不妙 the trend of events being unfavourable; 情势所迫 under the force of circumstances; bow to necessity; needs must when the devil drives. 估计情势 size up the situation
大势所趋 represent [be] the general trend; an irresistable trend; be pushed by the general trend of events; the general trend indicates ....; the general trend of development; the trend is unmistakable.; the trend of times; this is dictated by the general trend
I don ' t think the walls need repainting ; but needs must , i suppose , if i ' m to get any peace 我认为这些墙不需要重漆,但是情势所迫,为了相安无事,我只得重漆。
These people are being forced to live like animals . when you look at the mothers , your heart just breaks 这些灾民为情势所迫,生活的犹如禽兽一般。当我看到这些母亲,我的心都要碎了。
All persons , however , without exception , shall be tortured in a case of high treason which has reference to princes , if their testimony is necessary , and circumstances demand it 然而在涉及与王侯有关的叛国罪时,如果需要提供证词,且为情势所迫,则所有人都无一例外地应接受拷问。
He never speaks of himself except when compelled , never defends himself by a mere retort , he has no ears for slander or gossip , is crupulous in imputing motives to those who interfere with him , and interprets everything for the best 他从不谈论自己,除非情势所迫,他从不为自己辩护,就连一句反驳也不说,他从不听信闲言碎语,当有人妨碍自己时,他会极为审慎地推测他们这么做的动机;他会尽量把事情往好处想。