Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I’m stuck in line.
- I’m stuck at work.
- I’m stuck in traffic.
- I’m stuck at the airport.
- I’m stuck in this relationship.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m stuck in line.
Situation 1
Where are you?
Let’s grab a coffee!
我們去喝杯咖啡吧！
I’m stuck in line.
Where?
I’m in line to use the bank machine.
I think there’s a rush because it’s lunch time.
我想因為現在是午餐時間，所以比較多人。
Situation 2
Are you almost here?
Sorry, I’m stuck in line.
Where?
At the coffee shop.
I wanted to grab us a coffee on my way to meet you.
我在去見你的路上想給我們買杯咖啡。
02
I’m stuck at work.
Situation 1
Will you be able to make it to dinner?
Actually, I’m stuck at work.
Didn’t you stay at the office late yesterday too?
You must be so tired.
你一定很累。
I did.
I think I’ll be home around 11.
我想我會在11點左右到家。
Situation 2
Since it’s your first day will you be home earlier?
Well, I’m stuck at work.
Why?
I have to takeover the new duties of team lead.
I’ll call you when I’m done.
完成後我會打給你。
03
I’m stuck in traffic.
Situation 1
Are you still on your way?
I’m stuck in traffic.
But I’ll be there as soon as I can.
但我會盡快趕到。
Don’t rush.
I wouldn’t want you to get into an accident.
我不希望你發生意外。
I’ll call you when I’m close-by.
Situation 2
Are you home yet?
I’m stuck in traffic.
I need to take the dog out for a walk.
But I’m stuck in traffic too.
但我也被塞在交通中。
How about whoever gets home first, takes the dog out?
04
I’m stuck at the airport.
Situation 1
See you in a bit.
Actually, I’m stuck at the airport.
Why?
My flight got cancelled.
Situation 2
I’m stuck at the airport.
I thought you’d be arriving soon.
Can you get on the next flight?
您能搭上下一班飛機嗎？
They’re trying to find one for me.
I’ll message you when I get my new flight details.
當我得到新的航班資訊時，我會通知你。
Okay. Just get here safely.
I’ll be at the airport to pick you up.
我會在機場接你。
05
I’m stuck in this relationship.
Situation 1
How have you been?
I’ve been okay.
I know you were having some second thoughts about your relationship.
Do you still feel the same?
你現在還是有同樣的感覺嗎？
I feel stressed because I know I’m stuck in this relationship.
Situation 2
How are you and your boyfriend doing?
Well, I’m stuck in this relationship.
Why do you feel that way?
Because I know I can never break up with him.
I love him enough that I can’t hurt his feelings.
我愛他到無法傷害他的感情。
Writer's Note
Have you ever felt stuck in a situation? Have you ever felt stuck in life? I think we've all experienced these feelings once, whether in our personal or professional lives. Here are some ways feeling stuck may meaning various situations.
Physical Situation: It may refer to being physically trapped or unable to move, such as being stuck in traffic, having your vehicle stuck in mud or snow, having a ring stuck on your finger, or even stuck in a small space such as an elevator.
Mental or Emotional State: It can express feelings of being overwhelmed or unable to make progress in a situation. For example, you may be struggling with a problem, homework, studying for a test, feeling indecisive, or be in such states as composer’s block and writer's block.
Social Context: It might indicate a feeling of being trapped in a social situation. For example, being stuck in an uncomfortable conversation, meeting new people, being with friends that are different, or being in a limiting relationship.
Technical Issue: In technology, it can refer to software or devices that are not functioning properly. For example, software issues like crashes, glitches, or incompatibility issues. Hardware issues like damaged screens, batteries, or other hardware malfunction. Internet connectivity issues like slow connection, Wi-Fi connectivity, or network connectivity problems.
