embarrass
/ɪmˈbærəs/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #1888 in the learning path
使尴尬；使窘迫
Definitions
v. To make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable.
使尴尬；使窘迫
Example
Please don't embarrass me by sharing that childhood photo.
请别把那张童年照片给别人看，让我难为情。
Correcting every mistake publicly can embarrass language learners and discourage them from participating in classroom discussions.
公开纠正每一个错误会让语言学习者感到尴尬，并使他们不愿参与课堂讨论。
Collocations
- embarrass someone
- deeply embarrassed
- an embarrassing moment
Word family
- embarrassed (adj.)
- embarrassing (adj.)
- embarrassment (n.)
Usage tip
人感到尴尬用embarrassed；事情令人尴尬用embarrassing。
FAQ
- What does embarrass mean?
- To make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable.
- How is embarrass pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈbærəs/, US /ɪmˈbærəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
