形势严峻 grim situation
Environmental situation is still grave in China despite some improvement.
尽管有了一些改善，中国的环境形势依然严峻。
The Chinese leaders warned of a "quite grim situation" for the country's foreign trade.
中国领导人警告，中国的外贸“形势相当严峻”。
College graduates are facing a severe employment situation.
大学毕业生正面临严峻的就业形势。
