be embarrassed; be put in an awkward situation
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be embarrassed; to be put in an awkward or difficult position; to feel ill at ease
Used to describe the uncomfortable state of feeling awkward, embarrassed, or at a loss when facing a difficult situation or question. Often implies a loss of composure or dignity.
Tā他
zài在
zhòng众
rén人
miàn面
qián前
bèi被
jiē揭
chuān穿
huǎng谎
yán言
，
dùn顿
shí时
gǎn感
dào到
shí十
fēn分
shòu受
jiǒng窘
。
He was exposed for lying in front of everyone and immediately felt extremely embarrassed.
Tū突
rán然
yù遇
dào到
qián前
nán男
yǒu友
，
ràng让
tā她
yǒu有
xiē些
shòu受
jiǒng窘
。
Suddenly running into her ex-boyfriend made her somewhat embarrassed.
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Yóu由
yú于
zhǔn准
bèi备
bù不
zú足
，
tā他
zài在
huí回
dá答
wèn问
tí题
shí时
hěn很
shòu受
jiǒng窘
。
Due to insufficient preparation, he was quite embarrassed when answering the questions.
Bié别
ràng让
tā他
shòu受
jiǒng窘
，
huàn换
gè个
huà话
tí题
ba吧
。
Don't put him in an awkward situation; let's change the topic.