embarrass

• 动词，指使人感到难为情、窘迫或羞愧，通常是在社交场合中。

A verb used to describe the act of causing someone to feel self-conscious, awkward, or ashamed, typically in a social situation.

1. Cause self-consciousnessB1formal

   To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed in a social situation.

   使尴尬

   • His loud comment embarrassed her in front of everyone.
   • She was embarrassed when she forgot his name.
   • The child's question embarrassed his parents.

   同义词abashchagrindiscomfitdisconcertflusterhumiliatemortifyshame

   反义词comfortreassuresoothe

2. Cause financial difficultyC1formal

   To cause someone to have financial problems or difficulties.

   造成经济困难

   • The unexpected expenses embarrassed the company's finances.
   • His gambling habits embarrassed his family's wealth.
   • The failed investment embarrassed the entire fund.

   同义词burdenencumberhamperoverburdensaddlestraiten