"hide behind" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 躲在……后面
• 以……为借口

Definition

把自己藏在某物后面以避开视线；也指以某事或某人为借口来逃避责任。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

可用于描写真实的藏身动作，也用于比喻推卸责任，如“hide behind an excuse”。语气中性，常见于批评场合。

Examples

The cat likes to hide behind the couch.

猫喜欢**躲在**沙发后面。

Please don't hide behind the door when we play.

请玩游戏时不要**躲在**门后。

Children sometimes hide behind their parents when they're shy.

孩子们害羞时有时会**躲在**父母身后。

You can't just hide behind a busy schedule forever—sooner or later you'll have to talk to him.

你不能永远**躲在**忙碌的日程后面——迟早得和他谈谈。

He tends to hide behind excuses instead of admitting his mistakes.

他总是**以**借口**为掩护**，而不承认错误。

Why do you always hide behind other people when things get tough?

为什么事情变难时你总是**躲在**别人后面？