in a pinch ——— 姑且英文释义 Describing something which will not be optimal, but which will be satisfactory if other better alternatives are unavailable.
例句 I prefer to drive my car when I
visit my parents in their
village, but
in a pinch I can take a bus.
我喜欢开车去
农村看望父母,但如果实在不行,坐公交车也可以。