English Dictionary

plight

/plaɪt/

noun

(now chiefly dialectal) Responsibility for ensuing consequences; risk; danger; peril. / (now chiefly dialectal) An instance of danger or peril; a dangerous moment or situation.

The plight of the homeless is a growing concern in our city.

意味（1）

(now chiefly dialectal) Responsibility for ensuing consequences; risk; danger; peril.

意味（2）

(now chiefly dialectal) An instance of danger or peril; a dangerous moment or situation.

意味（3）

(now chiefly dialectal) Blame; culpability; fault; wrong-doing; sin; crime.

意味（4）

(now chiefly dialectal) One's office; duty; charge.

意味（5）

(archaic) That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge.

Haply, when I shall wed,

That lord whose hand must take my plight shall carry

Haply, when I shall wed, That lord whose hand must take my plight shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty