under such circumstances; in such a situation
A set phrase used to describe an ongoing situation or context, often introducing a contrast or a resulting action.
Under such circumstances, he remained calm.
In such a situation, we had no choice but to do our best.
Kanji spelling for ような; less common but still seen.
Combination of そのような (such, like that) and 中 (middle, amidst), literally 'in the midst of such a thing'.