[xíng shì]
（地势） terrain; topographical features
strategically important terrain
形势险要
a very delicate situation
非常微妙的形势
the international situation
国际形势
the domestic situation
国内形势
the force of circumstances
形势所迫
The situation is excellent.
形势大好。
Realizing the situation I was determined to fight to the last.
认清了形势， 我决心战斗到底。
The situation is pressing.; The situation demands immediate action.; The situation urges people to make rapid progress.
形势逼人。
The chips are down.
形势危急。