新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

embarrassing

英  [ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1令人尴尬的

    Something that is embarrassing makes you feel shy or ashamed.

    双语例句

    例:

    That was an embarrassing situation for me.

    对我来说,那是个令人尴尬的场面。

    2为难的

    Something that is embarrassing to a public figure such as a politician or an organization such as a political party causes problems for them.

    双语例句

    例:

    He has put the administration in an embarrassing position.

    他已把政府置于了一个为难的境地。