plight

1. N-COUNT If you refer to someone's plight, you mean that they are in a difficult or distressing situation that is full of problems. 困境

The nation saw the plight of the farmers, whose crops had died. 該國(guó)看到了農(nóng)民因莊稼死亡而陷入困境。

2. V to give or pledge (one's word) 保證; 宣誓

he plighted his word to attempt it

3. N a solemn promise, esp of engagement; pledge 誓約; 婚約[archaic, DIALECT]