state of affairs
US /steɪt əv əˈferz/
UK /steɪt əv əˈfeəz/
短语
现状, 事态
the current situation or circumstances in a particular area of activity or public life
示例:
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The current state of affairs in the economy is worrying.
经济的当前状况令人担忧。
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We need to address the unsatisfactory state of affairs in our education system.
我们需要解决教育系统中令人不满的现状。