strait|straits

这条狭窄的海峡连接着太平洋和印度洋。

The narrow ___strait connects the Pacific Ocean with the Indian Ocean.

公司陷入财务困境后，不得不裁员一半。

The company had to lay off half of its staff after falling into financial ___straits.

公司陷入财务困境后，不得不裁员。

The company had to lay off employees after falling into financial ___straits.