embarrass

过去式：embarrassed过去分词：embarrassed现在分词：embarrassing第三人称单数：embarrasses

1. vt. & vi. (使)窘迫; (使)局促不安 (cause to) awkward or upset
2. vt. 使复杂化complicate
3. vt. 使拮据 cause to have difficulties with money
4. vt. 使困难 make difficult

• embarrass discussion使讨论复杂化
• embarrass sb's freedom妨碍某人的自由
• embarrass one's movement妨碍某人的行动
• embarrass an opponent使对手难堪

• embarrass easily容易感到局促不安
• embarrass financially使经济窘迫
• embarrass greatly使非常局促

• be embarrassed at such a request这样的请求使某人为难
• be embarrassed by debts for years债务缠身有多年
• be embarrassed by sb's praise因为某人的表扬而感窘迫
• be embarrassed in economy经济困难
• be embarrassed in the presence of stranger在陌生人面前发窘
• be embarrassed with the home task为家庭作业大伤脑筋
• be embarrassed with this work对此工作感到棘手

1. She dragged up that incident just to embarrass me.
   她又扯起那件事故意想使我难堪。
2. He was embarrassed by many debts.
   他被很多债务弄得焦灼不安。
3. She may embarrass you with her uncouth behavior.
   她的粗野行为可能会让你尴尬。
4. You didn't embarrass me in the slightest.
   你一点也没让我为难。

1. Eye contact may convey sincerity and attentiveness in Western cultures but too much eye contact may embarrass people in some Oriental cultures.
   在西方文化，目光接触能传递真诚和关注，但太多的目光接触在某些东方文化中则令人窘迫。
2. True, job interviews are rife with opportunities for you to embarrass yourself, but hiring managers are more forgiving than you might think.
   不错，面试中充溢了令人窘迫的陷阱，不过招聘经理可比你想象的要宽容。