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strait

Aussprache: [streɪt]

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So verwendest du strait in einem Satz: 3 Bedeutungen und 9 Beispiele mit Audio.

Kontext: „geography“

(noun) a strait is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water. It can be a path for boats and ships to travel between oceans or seas.

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The strait between the two islands is very busy with boats and ships.

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There is no strait separating the two continents; they are directly connected.

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Which strait connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean?

Kontext: „difficulty“

(adjective) when we say someone is in straitened circumstances, it means they are facing difficult situations or problems, usually with money or resources. It's like having a really hard time and needing help.

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After losing his job, he found himself in straitened circumstances but got support from friends.

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She was not in straitened circumstances; her business was doing very well.

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What can we do to help those in straitened circumstances in our community?

Kontext: „emotional situation“

(noun) a strait can also mean a difficult situation or condition someone is in, like feeling trapped or having no easy way out. It’s used when someone is going through a tough time.

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During the storm, they were in a strait, unable to leave the area safely.

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She was not in a strait; everything was going well in her life.

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What do you think we should do if we find ourselves in a strait?

Wie man strait ausspricht

Aussprache: [streɪt]

Höre zu und wiederhole so oft du willst.

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