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extremity

/ɪkstrɛməti/

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a very severe or extreme situation

极端境地；困境

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Only in an extremity would she consider selling the family home.
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只有到了走投无路的时候，她才会考虑卖掉祖屋。
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Pronunciation: /ɪkstrɛməti/

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