His words were of little comfort in the circumstances.

在这种情况下，他的话起不了什么安慰作用。

What is the best course of action in the circumstances?

在这种情况下最佳行动方针是什么？

She did the job very well in the circumstances.

她在那种情况下仍把工作干得很出色。

His rudeness was forgivable in the circumstances.

他当时的无理情有可原。

In the circumstances, Paisley's plans looked highly appropriate.

在那种情况下，佩斯利的计划看起来非常合适。