"answer the call of nature" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 上厕所
• 去卫生间

Definition

去厕所小便或大便。这是委婉或幽默地表示你需要上厕所的说法。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个委婉或幽默的表达，避免直接使用‘小便’或‘大便’等词。在日常和正式场合均适用，但不用于医学正式场合。

Examples

I need to answer the call of nature before we leave.

我需要在我们离开前**上厕所**。

She quietly left the room to answer the call of nature.

她悄悄离开了房间去**上厕所**。

The children had to stop playing to answer the call of nature.

孩子们不得不停下来去**上厕所**。

Excuse me, I have to answer the call of nature.

不好意思，我得**上厕所**。

After the long drive, everyone needed to answer the call of nature.

长途驾车后，大家都需要**上厕所**。

If you ever need to answer the call of nature during class, just raise your hand.

如果你上课时需要**上厕所**，举个手就行。