"mincing" in Chinese (Traditional)
裝腔作勢的(走路/說話)- 切碎的
Definition
“Mincing”指走路、說話或行為過度做作,常用來表現出精緻。也指食物被切得很細小。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
常用於描述行為時有文學或嘲諷語氣,如 'mincing steps'(裝腔作勢地走), 'mincing words'(說話矯揉造作)。食物語境多作 'minced meat'(絞肉)。帶貶義或揶揄意味,日常對話少用,烹飪中較常出現。
Examples
He took mincing steps across the stage.
他以**裝腔作勢**的步伐走過舞臺。
She avoids mincing her words when she's upset.
她生氣時不會**矯揉造作地說話**。
The chef is mincing garlic for the recipe.
廚師正在為菜譜**切碎**大蒜。
He spoke in a mincing voice that made everyone roll their eyes.
他用**裝腔作勢**的語氣說話,大家都翻了白眼。
Stop mincing around and just say what you mean.
別再**裝腔作勢**了,有話直說。
The onions need to be mincing for the soup to taste right.
洋蔥要**切碎**,湯才會好喝。