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单词 embarrassed
释义
embarrassedem‧bar‧rassed /ɪmˈbærəst/ ●●● S2 adjective Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • "I'm not sure if I actually want to marry her," Harry said, feeling acutely embarrassed.
  • an embarrassed grin
  • I got very drunk at the party, and I feel really embarrassed about it.
  • Kids get embarrassed if their Mums kiss them in front of their friends.
  • Marlon was always embarrassed by his lack of education.
  • The chair broke when Tim sat on it - he was pretty embarrassed.
  • The teachers are supposed to teach us about 'safe sex', but most of them are too embarrassed.
  • Tony spilled red wine all over their carpet. He was so embarrassed!
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Explanations, when called for, are embarrassed evasions and sometimes plain lies.
  • Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared his throat and glanced up at the clock.
  • He's not indignant, he's not embarrassed.
  • He seemed embarrassed to be confronted by a woman, stark naked and a good twelve inches shorter than himself.
  • Wendy and I were at once amused and embarrassed, but also concerned lest he be mown down by a passing train.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
feeling uncomfortable or nervous and worrying about what people think of you, for example because you have made a silly mistake, or because you have to talk or sing in public: · I was really embarrassed when I arrived at the party an hour early.· There’s no need to be embarrassed – you’ve got a lovely voice.
embarrassed about your body or the way you look or talk: · Paul had always been self-conscious about his big feet.
unable to relax because you are embarrassed and not sure what to say or do: · There was a long silence and everyone at the table looked uncomfortable.
feeling embarrassed because you are in a situation in which it is difficult to behave naturally: · Teenagers often feel awkward in formal social situations.· There were some awkward moments when neither of us knew what to say to each other.
slightly embarrassed because you know that you have done something silly or because you feel a little guilty: · Nigel came in late looking sheepish and apologetic.
embarrassed or ashamed – used mainly in newspaper reports: · A judge was left red-faced when his mobile phone rang in court.
[not before noun] extremely embarrassed and ashamed because you realize that you have done something very silly or wrong: · He said he was mortified at the way his comments had been reported in the papers.
Longman Language Activatorwords meaning embarrassed
feeling uncomfortable or shy and worrying about what people think of you, for example because you have made a stupid mistake or because you have to talk about your feelings, about sex etc: · Tony spilled red wine all over their carpet. He was so embarrassed!· The teachers are supposed to teach us about 'safe sex', but most of them are too embarrassed.get/feel embarrassed: · Kids get embarrassed if their Mums kiss them in front of their friends.embarrassed about: · I got very drunk at the party, and I feel really embarrassed about it.embarrassed by/at: · Marlon was always embarrassed by his lack of education.acutely embarrassed (=very embarrassed): · "I'm not sure if I actually want to marry her," Harry said, feeling acutely embarrassed.
shy and embarrassed about your body, or about the way you look or talk: feel self-conscious: · I always feel really self-conscious in a bikini.self-conscious about: · Teenagers are often very self-conscious about their appearance.
feeling embarrassed because you cannot relax with the people around you: · All this talk about love and romance was making me uncomfortable.feel uncomfortable: · Jim always felt uncomfortable on such formal occasions.· an uncomfortable silence
feeling so shy, nervous, and embarrassed that you cannot behave in a natural way: feel awkward: · I didn't know anyone at the party, and I felt really awkward at first.an awkward moment/silence etc (=when you or other people feel awkward): · For one awkward moment I thought I had said something terribly wrong.· Carrie laughed out loud, and there was an awkward silence.
looking or feeling a little embarrassed because you feel guilty about something: · He gave her a sheepish look and said, "I'm very sorry, I forgot it was your birthday."look sheepish: · Debbie arrived late for work looking a bit sheepish.
very shocked, embarrassed, or ashamed because you realize that you have done something wrong, or because of something unpleasant that happens to you: mortified by: · Deaver was mortified by his mistake and immediately admitted that he was wrong.mortified at the thought of something: · Carla felt mortified at the thought of having to repeat another year at school.mortified to find/see etc something: · I was mortified to find that everyone else was wearing evening dress.
to feel extremely embarrassed and uncomfortable because of something stupid that you did or said, or because of something that someone else does: · Whenever I think back to what I said at the party it makes me want to squirm.squirm with embarrassment: · The little boy squirmed with embarrassment when his mother told him off in front of his friends.
spoken say this when you are telling someone about a time when you felt extremely embarrassed: · When I realized that Sally had heard every word I said about her, I could have died.
if someone, especially someone in authority has egg on their face, they have done something wrong or embarrassing in a way that makes them look stupid: · Don't underestimate this club or you'll be left with egg on your face. I've got one of the best squads ever in the Premier League.· The government ended up with egg on its face when it was found to have withheld documents for political purposes.
to make someone feel embarrassed
something that is embarrassing makes you feel embarrassed : · It was so embarrassing - I couldn't remember his name!· The doctor asked me a lot of embarrassing questions about my sex life.embarrassing to/for: · The revelations about the President's university life were to prove deeply embarrassing to him.
to make someone feel embarrassed: · I hope I didn't embarrass you in front of your friends.· One woman was trying to embarrass me by asking me questions I couldn't answer.
if a situation or an action causes embarrassment to someone, it makes them feel embarrassed in front of a lot of people: · If you want I'll leave - I don't want to cause any embarrassment.cause somebody embarrassment: · His wife's frequent affairs with other men had caused him acute public embarrassment.cause embarrassment to somebody: · The article was intended to cause the greatest possible embarrassment to the government.
if someone or something is an embarrassment to someone, they make them feel embarrassed or ashamed to be connected with them: · Look at the way he's dressed. It's an embarrassment.be an embarrassment to: · His heavy drinking was an embarrassment to his friends and family.
use this about something that makes you feel extremely embarrassed: · The ambassador opened the gift in front of all his guests - and the box was empty! It was the most excruciating moment of my life.· There followed an excruciating silence that lasted for at least a minute.
the feeling you have when you are embarrassed
the feeling you have when you are embarrassed: · He looked down at the floor in an attempt to hide his embarrassment.I almost/nearly died of embarrassment spoken (=a humorous way of saying you felt very embarrassed about something): · She read my poem out to the whole class - I almost died of embarrassment.
when your face goes red because you are embarrassed
also go red especially British if you blush or turn red , your face becomes red because you are embarrassed: · As soon as Mark came into the room, she blushed and looked away.· David's really shy - he always turns red when the teacher asks him a question.go/turn as red as a beetroot British (=become very red): · I can't wait to see his face when you tell him - he'll go as red as a beetroot.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYadverbs
(=very embarrassed)· I was deeply embarrassed to see my mother arrive in a very short skirt.
(=extremely embarrassed)· The government must be acutely embarrassed by the minister’s behaviour.
· Tom looked slightly embarrassed when his name was called out.
(=slightly embarrassed)· His family seemed somewhat embarrassed to be there.
(=in a way that is obvious to other people)· He was clearly embarrassed about what had happened.
verbs
· I felt embarrassed that he had seen me cry.
· The judge seemed embarrassed to be asking her such personal questions.
· Sometimes I get embarrassed, and I start to stutter.
nouns
· There was an embarrassed silence, then Gina laughed loudly.
· Lucy gave an embarrassed smile and looked down at her feet.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· ‘Fred tells me you like books,’ Steve said, after an awkward silence.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· In a rather embarrassed way he told Seddon that I was in his office, and asked for instructions.· One has very little to offer in an interview and one sits there feeling rather embarrassed.· She was rather embarrassed but people loved it.
· He looked slightly embarrassed and did not deny that he had.· When I came across it the other day, I was slightly embarrassed.· When at last she lifted her head, she found herself facing three pairs of curious, slightly embarrassed eyes.· Seb was slightly embarrassed at meeting the gipsy.
· I know it was silly, but I was so embarrassed!· She had tried to avoid him because she was so embarrassed.
· Some young women are too embarrassed to ask their doctors and afraid of being refused, especially if they are under age.· They were too embarrassed or didn't want to make a mountain out of a molehill.· Last night he was too embarrassed to talk about his blunder.· But some of the lasses were too embarrassed to say.· She didn't understand but she felt too embarrassed to say so.· A few other members of the music world - too embarrassed or well mannered to have left - applauded with him.· De Gaulle was too embarrassed to make a scene of it.· They personally would be too embarrassed to talk to a cripple, let alone argue with one.
· They were very polite, but also very embarrassed.· I feel very embarrassed about it.· Writing a story Ant is very embarrassed at ripping his jeans.
NOUN
· As the rest of the tawdry tale emerged the Foreign Office and Downing Street lapsed into embarrassed silence.· An embarrassed silence hummed on the air.· There was an embarrassed silence when I went back into the kitchen to tidy myself up.
Word family
WORD FAMILYadjectiveembarrassedembarrassingnounembarrassmentverbembarrassadverbembarrassingly
1feeling uncomfortable or nervous and worrying about what people think of you, for example because you have made a silly mistake, or because you have to talk or sing in public:  Lori gets embarrassed if we ask her to sing. He looked embarrassed when I asked him where he’d been.very/deeply/highly/acutely embarrassed Michelle was acutely embarrassed (=very embarrassed) at having to ask for money.embarrassed smile/laugh/grin etc Ken gave her an embarrassed grin. There was an embarrassed silence.embarrassed to do something He was embarrassed to admit making a mistake.embarrassed about/at I felt embarrassed about how untidy the house was.2financially embarrassed having no money or having debtsCOLLOCATIONSadverbsterribly/deeply embarrassed (=very embarrassed)· I was deeply embarrassed to see my mother arrive in a very short skirt.acutely/highly embarrassed (=extremely embarrassed)· The government must be acutely embarrassed by the minister’s behaviour.slightly/a little embarrassed· Tom looked slightly embarrassed when his name was called out.somewhat embarrassed (=slightly embarrassed)· His family seemed somewhat embarrassed to be there.clearly/obviously embarrassed (=in a way that is obvious to other people)· He was clearly embarrassed about what had happened.verbsfeel embarrassed· I felt embarrassed that he had seen me cry.seem/look/sound embarrassed· The judge seemed embarrassed to be asking her such personal questions.get/become embarrassed· Sometimes I get embarrassed, and I start to stutter.nounsan embarrassed silence· There was an embarrassed silence, then Gina laughed loudly.an embarrassed smile/laugh/grin· Lucy gave an embarrassed smile and looked down at her feet.THESAURUSembarrassed feeling uncomfortable or nervous and worrying about what people think of you, for example because you have made a silly mistake, or because you have to talk or sing in public: · I was really embarrassed when I arrived at the party an hour early.· There’s no need to be embarrassed – you’ve got a lovely voice.self-conscious embarrassed about your body or the way you look or talk: · Paul had always been self-conscious about his big feet.uncomfortable unable to relax because you are embarrassed and not sure what to say or do: · There was a long silence and everyone at the table looked uncomfortable.awkward /ˈɔːkwəd $ ˈɒːkwərd/ feeling embarrassed because you are in a situation in which it is difficult to behave naturally: · Teenagers often feel awkward in formal social situations.· There were some awkward moments when neither of us knew what to say to each other.sheepish slightly embarrassed because you know that you have done something silly or because you feel a little guilty: · Nigel came in late looking sheepish and apologetic.red-faced embarrassed or ashamed – used mainly in newspaper reports: · A judge was left red-faced when his mobile phone rang in court.mortified [not before noun] extremely embarrassed and ashamed because you realize that you have done something very silly or wrong: · He said he was mortified at the way his comments had been reported in the papers.
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