situation/ˌsɪtʃʊ'eɪ∫ən/

n. all the things that are happening at a particular time and space

n. [C] 形势，情况，局面：[in a ... situation] The research team is in a difficult situation. 研究小组处境困难。

◇the economic situation 经济形势

构词situate（使…位于） + -ion

音组-uation/-ʊ'eɪ∫ən/

graduation; punctuation; situation