discomfiture
US /dɪˈskʌm.fɪ.tʃɚ/
UK /dɪˈskʌm.fɪ.tʃər/
名词
窘迫, 不安, 尴尬
a feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness
示例:
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He tried to hide his discomfiture when he realized his mistake.
当他意识到自己的错误时,他试图掩饰自己的窘迫。
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The sudden question caused her considerable discomfiture.
这个突如其来的问题让她感到相当窘迫。