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plight

UK
/plaɪt/
US
/plaɪt/

Translations

plightnoun
plights
pl
UK
/plaɪt/
US
/plaɪt/
бедственное положение
The plight of the homeless is often overlooked.
Бедственное положение бездомных часто игнорируется.
тяжелое положение
The plight of the endangered species is a global concern.
Тяжелое положение исчезающих видов является глобальной проблемой.
The plight of the refugees was dire.
Положение беженцев было ужасным.
Additional translations
затруднительное положение
нужда
Synonyms
situation
condition
dilemma
predicament
adversity
difficulty
trouble
hardship
plightverb
plighted
Past Simple
plighted
Past Participle
plighting
Gerund
UK
/plaɪt/
US
/plaɪt/
He plighted his loyalty to the king.
Он обещал свою верность королю.

Definitions

plightnoun
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
The plight of the refugees was highlighted in the news report.
A solemn pledge or promise; faith, especially relating to one’s word or loyalty (archaic).
He gave his plight to defend the realm during the solemn ceremony.
plightverb
To pledge or promise solemnly.
He plighted his loyalty to the king in front of the entire court.
To betroth or engage (oneself or another) in marriage, often used with “one’s troth” (archaic).
The couple plighted their troth before the gathered families.
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