"lamely" in Chinese (Simplified)
无力地勉强地
Definition
以无力、缺乏说服力或笨拙的方式,常用于别人找借口或解释时很牵强。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Lamely” 多用来形容解释、行动或借口很无力、不令人信服。常见搭配如“apologized lamely(道歉得很勉强)”、“answered lamely(回答得很没底气)”。突出表现不努力或令人失望。
Examples
He lamely excused himself for being late.
他为迟到作了个**无力地**的辩解。
She answered the question lamely.
她**无力地**回答了这个问题。
The dog lamely tried to walk after injuring its leg.
狗受伤后**勉强地**试图走路。
He lamely joked about his mistake to avoid embarrassment.
他为了不尴尬,**勉强地**开了个玩笑掩饰失误。
"I'm just tired," she said lamely, not wanting to explain more.
“我只是累了”,她**无力地**说,不想多解释。
After forgetting his homework again, Tim lamely promised it wouldn’t happen next time.
蒂姆又一次忘记作业后,**无力地**保证下次不会再发生。