"upstaging" in Chinese (Simplified)
抢风头抢戏
Definition
‘Upstaging’ 指的是在表演或群体中比别人更引人注目,有时让其他人变得不那么显眼。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于戏剧,但也指任何争抢关注的情况。常带贬义,表示自私或不顾他人。常见搭配有“upstaging the lead”。不要和“upstage”(舞台后部)混淆。
Examples
She was accused of upstaging the main actor during the play.
她被指责在戏剧中**抢风头**,盖过了主角。
He kept upstaging his classmates in every group project.
他在每个小组项目中总是**抢戏**。
The comedian’s loud jokes were upstaging the other performers.
那位喜剧演员的高声笑话**抢了**其他演员的风头。
Stop upstaging your friends—you don’t need to be the center of attention all the time.
别总是**抢风头**,让你的朋友也有表现的机会。
She wore a sparkling dress and ended up upstaging everyone at the party.
她穿着闪亮的裙子,最后**抢了**聚会上所有人的风头。
Without meaning to, his strong performance kept upstaging the rest of the cast.
他无意中因为表演太出色一直**抢戏**,让其他演员暗淡无光。