处于尴尬的局面 be in an embarrassing situation; 打开局面 open up a new prospect; make a breakthrough; 局面一新 enter upon a new phase; 改变局面 alter the situation; 整顿一个非常混乱的局面 straighten out a very confused situation; 难以处理的局面 a ticklish aspect; 大胆地正视这一局面需要很大的勇气。it takes a great deal of courage to face the situation bravely. 必须采取措施以应付这种局面。 measures must be taken to meet the situation