絶体絶命

Meaning

1. nadj-noadj-na
   desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity

Example sentences

• 警官は犯人にピストルを向けた。するとその犯人が、こんどは警官に直接自分のピストルをつきつけた。どちらも勝ち目はなかった。絶体絶命だった。

  The police officer pointed his pistol at the criminal, who, in turn, held his pistol directly pointed at the officer. Neither had the advantage, the position was a stalemate.

• 我々は絶体絶命のピンチに追い込まれた。

  We were driven to the wall.