stand at bay

• vi. 进退两难

例句

用作不及物动词 (vi.)

1. She was in a dilemma as to whether to stay at school or get a job.
   她进退两难，不知该留在学校读书还是找份工作做。
2. It is precisely at this juncture that the boss finds himself in double jeopardy.
   恰恰在这个关键时刻，上司发现自己处于进退两难的境地。