Definition
to be in a difficult situation where one is likely to face criticism or punishment.
陷入困境（有可能受到批評或懲罰）
He is in hot water now because he submitted his report late.
他現在有麻煩了，因為他遲交了他的報告。
The politician found himself in hot water due to his inappropriate remarks.
這位政治家因為不當言論而陷入了麻煩。
She will be in hot water if she does not follow the regulations.
如果她不遵守規定，她將會有麻煩。