"wallflower" in Chinese (Traditional)
害羞的人宴會上的角落人
Definition
「Wallflower」指非常害羞的人,特別是在聚會等社交場合,總是安靜待在一旁。也可以指被忽視或沒有被融入的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
通常為非正式和比喻用語,多用於指派對或舞會上害羞、被忽視的人(“be a wallflower”)。有時語氣帶有親切、打趣或自嘲。不要和“wallflower”這種花混淆。
Examples
She was a wallflower at the school dance, just watching from the side.
她在學校舞會就是個**wallflower**,只是在一旁看。
If you feel like a wallflower, try talking to someone new.
如果你覺得自己像個**wallflower**,可以試著跟新朋友講話。
John is often a wallflower at parties.
John在派對上常常是**wallflower**。
Don’t worry, I used to be a total wallflower until I met new friends.
別擔心,我以前也是個完全的**wallflower**,直到交到新朋友。
He’s a bit of a wallflower, but he warms up once you talk to him.
他有點**wallflower**,但一說話就熱絡起來。
I don’t mind being a wallflower; I like to observe people.
我不介意當個**wallflower**,我喜歡觀察別人。