"make advances to" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 向...示好

Definition

向某人表現你想開始戀愛或性關係的興趣，通常透過調情或暗示。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

此語偏正式或較為古典，有時帶有委婉意味。現代口語常說“搭訕”或“追求”。注意：若沒有互相吸引，可能有冒犯之嫌。

Examples

He tried to make advances to his coworker at the party.

他在聚會上試圖**向**女同事**示好**。

She politely rejected his making advances to her.

她禮貌地拒絕了他**向她示好**。

It is not appropriate to make advances to someone at work.

在工作場合**向別人示好**是不適當的。

I could tell he was trying to make advances to me, but I just wasn't interested.

我看得出來他在**向我示好**，但我對他沒興趣。

People sometimes make advances to strangers at bars, hoping for a date.

有時候人們會在酒吧**向陌生人示好**，希望有約會的機會。

If your friend is uncomfortable, it's best not to make advances to them.

如果你的朋友感到不自在，最好不要**向他們示好**。