"the call of nature" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 内急 (要上厕所)

Definition

表示因身体需要而要去厕所的委婉或幽默说法，比如小便或大便。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个表达是非正式、幽默的，在日常和家庭场合常用，用来委婉表示需要去厕所。正式场合不推荐使用。

Examples

Excuse me, I need to answer the call of nature.

不好意思，我得去解决一下**内急**。

Children sometimes say they feel the call of nature in the car.

孩子们有时在车里说他们感到**内急**。

When the call of nature comes, you can't ignore it.

**内急**来了，你不能忽视。

I’ll be right back, nature’s calling.

我马上回来，**内急在催**。

She slipped away quietly to answer the call of nature during the meeting.

她在会议中悄悄离开去解决**内急**。

There’s no shame in admitting the call of nature can’t wait.

承认**内急**不能等并不丢人。