We were in a sorry plight, tired, lost and hungry.

我们疲乏不堪, 迷了路又饿着肚子,处境很是窘迫.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

He was in a sorry plight when he became ill and had no money.

他贫病交困,处境困窘.

辞典例句

He had been in a sorry plight.

他处于狼狈的境地.

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The crew were in a sorry plight by the time they reached shore.

船员们抵达岸边时境况已十分悲惨.

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