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。

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

船只必须小心通过连接两大洋的狭窄海峡。

Ships must carefully pass through the narrow ___straits connecting the two oceans.