英语释义

1. a problematic situation for which the only solution is denied by a circumstance inherent in the problem or by a rule
the show-business catch-22—no work unless you have an agent, no agent unless you've worked
— Mary Murphy also the circumstance or rule that denies a solution

2. an illogical, unreasonable, or senseless situation

3. a measure or policy whose effect is the opposite of what was intended

4. a situation presenting two equally undesirable alternatives

5. a hidden difficulty or means of entrapment catch

6. a difficult situation for which there is no easy or possible solution

片语

obsessional摆脱不了的

英汉例句

• They faced a catch-22 situation: to move forward or to retreat from Asian market?

  他们正面临一个两难境地：是继续向前还是退出亚洲市场？

• The optional risk associated with free choice is the greatest catch-22 in life.

  生活中的自由选择是最大的冒险。

• It「s an interesting catch-22 for entrepreneurs and executives.

  这是个为企业家和经理们準备的有趣的第二十二条军规。

• I can」t get a job without a work permit, and I can「t get a work permit without a job. It」s a catch-22 situation!

  没有工作许可证，我就找不到工作，但没有工作，我就拿不到就业许可证。这是个互相矛盾的困境。

• Here's the catch-22 with alcohol: it may help you fall asleep faster, but you may experience frequent awakenings, less restful sleep, headaches, night sweats and nightmares.

  关于酒类，有这样让人左右为难的问题存在：它可能对更快入睡有帮助，但你也可能不住地在睡眠中醒来，或者睡得不那么安稳，出现盗汗和恶梦。

• Now there is a catch-22 situation in the it industry.

  在信息技术产业中，现在出现了一个矛盾的局面。

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