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embarrassed

/ɪmbɛrəst/

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embarrassed

1 · adjective

feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious

尴尬的;难为情的

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Her child's tantrum made her feel embarrassed.

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孩子当众发脾气,让她感到很尴尬。

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