"generous to a fault" in Chinese (Simplified)
Definition
"慷慨过头"形容一个人给予或帮助他人到一种程度,反而对自己造成麻烦或显得过分。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个表达通常包含赞美但也暗示提醒,指一个人非常慷慨甚至到可能对自己有害的程度。常用于善良反而带来麻烦的情况。
Examples
My aunt is generous to a fault and always gives gifts to everyone she knows.
我姑妈**慷慨过头**,总是给她认识的每个人送礼物。
He is generous to a fault, offering to pay for everyone’s meals even when he cannot afford it.
他**慷慨过头**,即使负担不起也总是请大家吃饭。
Some people say she is generous to a fault because she gives money to strangers.
有人说她**慷慨过头**,因为她会给陌生人钱。
Honestly, he's generous to a fault—sometimes I wish he’d think of himself a little more.
说实话,他**慷慨过头**了——有时我希望他能多为自己考虑。
She’s generous to a fault, but that’s what makes her so special to everyone.
她**慷慨过头**,但这正是她受大家喜欢的原因。
When it comes to charity, Mark is generous to a fault, giving away half his paycheck each month.
谈到慈善,马克**慷慨过头**,每月都捐出自己一半的工资。