dilemma /diˈlemə/ n. ［c］(进退两难的)窘境，困境：be in a dilemma 在进退两难中； put one in a dilemma 使人左右为难［考句］Doctors are often caught in a dilemma because they have to decide whether they should tell their patients the truth or not.医生时常感到为难，因为他们不得不决定是否向病人告之真实病情还是隐瞒病情。