"a glutton for punishment" in Chinese (Simplified)
Definition
指喜欢承受艰难、令人不快或具有挑战性的任务的人,经常承担别人不愿意做的事情。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
非正式、带幽默或调侃意味。形容自愿承担困难或麻烦事的人。有时带有敬佩或惊讶的语气。
Examples
John is a glutton for punishment—he volunteers to work extra shifts every week.
John 是**自讨苦吃的人**,每周都主动加班。
If you take care of all those kids by yourself, you're a glutton for punishment.
如果你一个人照顾这么多孩子,真是**自讨苦吃的人**。
Why do you keep running marathons? You're a glutton for punishment!
你为什么总是参加马拉松?你真是**自讨苦吃的人**!
She knows the project is tough, but she's a glutton for punishment and likes a challenge.
她知道这个项目很难,但她是**自讨苦吃的人**,就喜欢挑战。
You're signing up for another exam already? Wow, you're a glutton for punishment!
你又报名考试了?哇,你真是**自讨苦吃的人**!
My friends say I’m a glutton for punishment because I always organize big events, even though it’s stressful.
我的朋友们说我是**自讨苦吃的人**,因为我总是组织大型活动,尽管很有压力。