Definition
To abandon someone at a critical time when your support or assistance is essential.
抛下不顾，撇下不管
He suddenly quit his job before the project deadline, leaving his colleagues in the lurch.
他在项目截止日期前突然辞职，让同事们陷入困境。
Her friends all left her when she needed help most, leaving her in the lurch and feeling very alone.
她的朋友们在她最需要帮助的时候都离开了，让她陷入困境，感到非常孤单。
The entire team was left in the lurch when the manager cancelled the meeting at the last minute.
当经理在最后一刻取消会议时，整个团队都陷入了困境。