"nebbish" in Chinese (Simplified)
懦夫無用之人
Definition
“nebbish”是指软弱、胆小或缺乏自信的人,常常被他人忽视或不被尊重。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于非正式、略带幽默或同情的说法。常用于形容男性,起源于犹太文化美国英语,通常不会当面对别人这样说。
Examples
He is a nebbish who never stands up for himself.
他是个**懦夫**,从不为自己辩护。
The movie's main character is a lovable nebbish.
这部电影的主角是个可爱的**懦夫**。
Don't be such a nebbish. Speak your mind!
别当个**懦夫**,说出你的想法!
He always fades into the background—total nebbish.
他总是在背景里——完全就是个**无用之人**。
People think he's a nebbish, but he's actually very clever.
大家以为他是个**懦夫**,其实他很聪明。
After years as a nebbish at work, he finally asked for a raise.
在公司当了多年**懦夫**后,他终于鼓起勇气要求加薪。