"put on the spot" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 让（某人）为难
• 让（某人）尴尬

Definition

突然让某人面对一个棘手或难堪的问题，令其措手不及，感到不舒服。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多为口语用法。常用于别人被突然提问或要求，处于尴尬或紧张境地。常见被动形式：“I was put on the spot.” 会议、采访等环境常用。

Examples

My teacher put me on the spot by asking a hard question in class.

老师在课堂上问了我一个难题，**让我很为难**。

I don't like being put on the spot during meetings.

我不喜欢在会议中被**突然提问**。

He put her on the spot by asking if she liked him in front of everyone.

他当众问她是否喜欢他，**让她很尴尬**。

Sorry to put you on the spot, but can you explain what happened?

不好意思**让你为难**，但你可以说明发生了什么吗？

When reporters put politicians on the spot, they often dodge the question.

当记者**让政客为难**时，他们常常回避问题。

She felt put on the spot when everyone turned to her for an answer.

当大家都看向她等答案时，她感到自己**被为难了**。