1. strait n. 1） 海峡 （常作复数，仍是单数意思）
The English Straits ___ England from France.
A. separate B. tells C. divide D. separates
1)困境(复) in straits 处于困境
Now the company is in financial straits.
2. claim vt. vi (on/ for) & n.
claim sth
claim to do;
claim that
1）(根据权利)要求,认领;声称;( ask for; demand, request)
They claimed the protection of the law.
Did you claim on the insurance after your car accident?
你的车子出事之后，要求领保险金了吗？
Did you claim on the insurance after your house fire?
你家失火后你要求保险公司赔偿了吗?
2）(尤指不顾反对)宣称,断言(declare)主张
He claims to be rich but I don’t believe him.
=He claims that he is rich but I don’t believe him.
He claimed to have discovered a new planet.
3)n. make a claim for对（赔偿等）提出要求
have a claim on有对...要求权