事态 (shì tài) — situation; state of affairs (often of a serious or evolving nature)
Definition
A formal written word for a serious or developing 'situation', often with a sense of alarm. Heavier than 情况; 比 局势 and 态势 narrower in scope — typically a single unfolding crisis rather than a broad trend.
noun
situationstate of affairs (often of a serious or evolving nature)
Examples
- 事态。shì tài De fā zhǎn chāo chū le wǒ men de yù liào.The development of the situation exceeded our expectations.
- 事态。Zhèng fǔ zhèng zài mì qiè guān zhù shì tài de biàn huà.The government is closely monitoring the changes in the situation.
- 事态，。Rú guǒ shì tài jì xù è huà, wǒ men bì xū cǎi qǔ xíng dòng.If the situation continues to deteriorate, we must take action.
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