"get the runaround" in Chinese (Simplified)
被敷衍
Definition
被某人有意拖延或敷衍,不给明确答复或帮助。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个短语是非正式用语,常指在客服、政府等场合被敷衍或推诿。不表示真的在“跑”,而是说被推来推去,得不到结果。
Examples
Every time I call, I get the runaround from customer service.
我每次打电话,客服都会**敷衍我**。
I just want a straight answer, but I always get the runaround.
我只想要明确答复,但总是**被敷衍**。
When I went to the office, they made me get the runaround for hours.
我去办公室时,他们让我**一直被敷衍**了好几个小时。
I tried to fix my internet, but all I did was get the runaround from the company.
我想修网络,公司却一直**敷衍我**。
If you keep getting the runaround, ask to speak to a manager.
如果你总是**被敷衍**,就要求和经理谈。
Honestly, I'm tired of getting the runaround—can someone actually help me?
说实话,我厌倦了**被敷衍**,能有人真正帮帮我吗?