"wallflower" in Chinese (Simplified)
害羞的人宴会上的角落人
Definition
“Wallflower”指非常害羞的人,尤其是在聚会等社交场合,总是安静待在一旁。也可以指被忽视或没有被融入的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
通常为非正式和比喻用语,多用于形容聚会或舞会中害羞、不被注意的人(“be a wallflower”)。表达可以带有同情、玩笑或自嘲色彩。不要和真正的“wallflower”花卉混淆。
Examples
She was a wallflower at the school dance, just watching from the side.
她在学校舞会上就是个**wallflower**,只是在旁边看。
If you feel like a wallflower, try talking to someone new.
如果你觉得自己像个**wallflower**,试试和新朋友说话。
John is often a wallflower at parties.
John在派对上经常是**wallflower**。
Don’t worry, I used to be a total wallflower until I met new friends.
别担心,我以前也是个完全的**wallflower**,直到交了新朋友。
He’s a bit of a wallflower, but he warms up once you talk to him.
他有点儿**wallflower**,但一说话就放松了。
I don’t mind being a wallflower; I like to observe people.
我不介意做个**wallflower**,我喜欢观察别人。