embarrass

embarrass

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柯林斯词典

1. If you embarrass someone, you cause them to feel ashamed, shy, or guilty, especially about something they are trying to do or that relates to their abilities, qualities, or experiences.
使尴尬：尤指在某人尝试做某事或与其能力、品质或经历有关的事情时，使他们感到惭愧、害羞或内疚。
e.g. I didn't want to embarrass her by asking questions.
我不想通过问问题使她感到尴尬。 2. If something embarrasses you, it causes you difficulties and makes you feel ashamed or shy.
使困窘：使你感到困难，感到羞愧或害羞。
e.g. There were several mistakes in the article which embarrassed him.
这篇文章里有几处错误让他感到尴尬。

牛津词典

1. Cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
使尴尬：使某人感到尴尬、不自在或羞愧。
e.g. I didn't want to embarrass her by fussing.
我不想给她添麻烦而让她感到尴尬。 2. Involve (someone) in (a difficult or complicated situation).
使困窘：使某人陷入困难或复杂的情况中。
e.g. He was embarrassed by the question.
他因这个问题而感到为难。

用法

1. embarrass somebody
e.g. The incident embarrassed him greatly.
这件事让他感到非常尴尬。 2. embarrass somebody into something
e.g. He embarrassed her into silence.
他让她感到尴尬而保持沉默。 3. embarrass somebody with something
e.g. She embarrassed him with her excessive praise.
她过分赞扬让他感到尴尬。 4. be embarrassed (about/over something)
e.g. He was embarrassed about his mistake.
他对自己的错误感到尴尬。 5. be/feel embarrassed (at/about something)
e.g. She felt embarrassed at being the center of attention.
她因成为关注焦点而感到尴尬。 6. be/feel embarrassed (to do something)
e.g. I was too embarrassed to ask for help.
我太尴尬以至于不敢寻求帮助。

例句

1. He was embarrassed by his son's behavior at the party.
2. I felt so embarrassed when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.
3. She was embarrassed to admit that she didn't know the answer.
4. The teacher's sarcastic remark embarrassed the student.
5. He tried to embarrass me with his teasing, but I didn't let it bother me.
6. Her constant bragging embarrassed her friends.
7. I don't want to embarrass her by asking personal questions.
8. The unexpected question embarrassed him and he stumbled for an answer.
9. She was embarrassed by her lack of knowledge on the subject.
10. He was embarrassed when his mistake was pointed out in front of everyone.
11. I was embarrassed for her when she tripped and spilled her drink.
12. The situation became embarrassing when nobody knew how to react.
13. His embarrassing behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
14. The company's financial troubles are causing embarrassment for the CEO.
15. I tried to hide my embarrassment when I realized I had forgotten my speech.
16. She blushed in embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
17. He felt a deep sense of embarrassment as he had to ask for money from his parents again.
18. The child's misbehavior caused embarrassment for his parents.
19. She couldn't hide her embarrassment when she was caught in a lie.
20. The politician's scandal brought embarrassment to his entire party.