"throw a fit" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 大发脾气
• 闹情绪

Definition

突然非常生气或激动地表现出来，通常表现为大声喊叫或抱怨。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Throw a fit” 非正式，常用来形容孩子发脾气，也可以批评成人反应过度。类似表达有“throw a tantrum”。通常带有负面或责备意味。

Examples

The child threw a fit when he didn't get candy.

孩子没拿到糖果就**大发脾气**了。

Please don't throw a fit if we are late.

请不要因为我们迟到而**大发脾气**。

He always throws a fit when it's time for bed.

他一到睡觉时间就**闹情绪**。

My boss threw a fit over the late report.

我老板因为报告迟交**大发脾气**。

There's no need to throw a fit just because plans changed.

没必要因为计划改变就**大发脾气**。

She really threw a fit when her phone died during the call.

她通话时手机没电，真的**大发了一顿脾气**。