"glutton for punishment" in Chinese (Simplified)
Definition
一个自愿接受困难或不愉快任务,甚至似乎喜欢“受苦”的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于非正式用语,带有幽默感,形容某人喜欢接受有难度或令人不快的任务。常用于调侃或佩服某人。
Examples
She is a glutton for punishment; she signed up for three extra classes this semester.
她是个**自讨苦吃的人**,这个学期选了三门额外的课程。
If you want to climb that mountain again, you're a real glutton for punishment.
如果你又想爬那座山,你真是个**喜欢自找麻烦的人**。
Mark keeps volunteering for the hardest tasks; he's a glutton for punishment.
马克总是主动做最难的任务,他真是个**自讨苦吃的人**。
You just finished a marathon and signed up for another one next week? You're such a glutton for punishment!
你刚完成马拉松下周又报名了?你真是个**自讨苦吃的人**!
"Why are you helping him move again?" "I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment."
“你为什么又帮他搬家?” “我大概就是个**自讨苦吃的人**吧。”
Being a parent of three toddlers makes you a real glutton for punishment sometimes.
家里有三个小孩有时候真的让你变成个**自讨苦吃的人**。