"stare down" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 死死盯着（直到对方移开视线）

Definition

直接并且专注地盯着某人，直到对方移开视线，通常是为了显示自信或取胜某种较量。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常见于双方较量或紧张局势，表达自信、挑战或主导。与普通的“stare at”不同，“stare down”强调对抗和情绪。“stare someone down”是固定搭配。

Examples

He tried to stare down his opponent before the race.

他试图在比赛前**死死盯着**对手。

The cat tried to stare down the dog.

猫试图**死死盯着**狗。

Can you stare down someone without laughing?

你能**死死盯着**别人不笑吗？

She managed to stare down the angry customer and kept her cool.

她成功**死死盯着**愤怒的顾客，保持了冷静。

No one could stare down the coach—he was too intimidating.

没有人能**死死盯着**教练——他太有气势了。

Kids sometimes try to stare down their teachers when they’re in trouble.

孩子们有时在惹麻烦时会试图**死死盯着**老师。