plight

1. N-COUNT If you refer to someone's plight, you mean that they are in a difficult or distressing situation that is full of problems. 困境

The nation saw the plight of the farmers, whose crops had died. 该国看到了农民因庄稼死亡而陷入困境。

2. V to give or pledge (one's word) 保证; 宣誓

he plighted his word to attempt it

3. N a solemn promise, esp of engagement; pledge 誓约; 婚约[archaic, DIALECT]