to be in a difficult position or disadvantage
处于困难的位置或处于不利地位
"Without proper funding, the project is behind the eight ball."
"没有适当的资金，项目处于困难的境地。"
In the planning or design stage
a surprise test given without warning
to learn and grow from failure
the least reliable or secure part of a system or group
to avoid attracting attention; to stay calm and unnoticed
To be proven innocent or free from blame.
