embarrassed

embarrassed
embarrassed em∙bar∙rassed adj. 1. embarrassed (about / at sth) | embarrassed (to do sth) (of a person or their behaviour 人或行为) shy, awkward or ashamed, especially in a social situation • (尤指在社交场合)窘迫的,尴尬的,害羞的:
»Sheˈs embarrassed about her height.
她因自己个子高而困窘。
»He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention.
他因自己成为众人注目的中心而感到很尴尬。
»Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem.
有些妇女太害羞,不愿就这个问题向医生咨询。
»Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence.
她的话讲完后,接下来便是难堪的沉默。
»Iˈve never felt so embarrassed in my life!
我一生中从未感到如此难堪过!
--› note at ashamed 2. financially embarrassed (informal) not having any money; in a difficult financial situation • 拮据的;经济困难的

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