1. | 使人害羞的(或难堪的、惭愧的)making you feel shy, awkward or ashamed |
an embarrassing mistake/question/situation 令人难堪的错误╱问题╱处境 | |
It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents. 让孩子们向素不相识的人讲述这样的事情可能是难为了他们。 | |
It was so embarrassing having to sing in public. 非得在众人面前唱歌太令人难为情了。 |
2. | 使显得愚蠢的(或不诚实的等)causing sb to look stupid, dishonest, etc. |
The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government. 这份报告可能会让政府非常尴尬。 |