transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪˈlemə ]
n. 1 a situation in which a choice has to be made between two equally undesirable alternatives. 2 a state of indecision between two alternatives. 3 disp. a difficult situation. 4 an argument forcing an opponent to choose either of two unfavourable alternatives. [L f. Gk (as DI-(1), lemma premiss)]