embarrass
含义: To make someone feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Embarrass means to cause feelings of self-consciousness, discomfort, or shame. It's commonly used to describe social situations where someone feels uncomfortable due to attention or mistakes. The adjective 'embarrassing' describes the situation, while 'embarrassed' describes the person's feeling.
例句
- Please don't embarrass me in front of my friends. 请不要在我朋友面前让我难堪。Por favor, no me avergüences delante de mis amigos.友達の前で恥をかかせないでください。친구들 앞에서 저를 창피하게 하지 마세요.
- She was embarrassed when she realised her mistake. 当她意识到自己的错误时,她感到很尴尬。Ella se sintió avergonzada cuando se dio cuenta de su error.彼女は自分の間違いに気づいて恥ずかしくなりました。그녀는 자신의 실수를 깨닫고 당황했습니다.
- It's so embarrassing when your phone rings during a meeting. 会议中手机响了真是太尴尬了。Es tan vergonzoso cuando tu teléfono suena durante una reunión.会議中に電話が鳴ると本当に恥ずかしいです。회의 중에 전화가 울리면 정말 창피합니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From French 'embarrasser' meaning 'to block, obstruct', from Spanish 'embarazar' (to impede), from Portuguese 'embaraçar', from 'baraço' (a noose, rope). Originally meant 'to obstruct'; the social discomfort sense appeared in the 18th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From French 'embarrasser' meaning 'to block or obstruct.' Originally referred to physical obstacles before evolving to describe emotional discomfort, as if one's path through social situations is blocked.
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