"make advances at" in Chinese (Simplified)
对...进行示好向...献殷勤调戏
Definition
试图与某人建立恋爱或性关系,通常通过调情或表示兴趣。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个短语比较正式且带有一点过时色彩,常常有负面或不受欢迎的含义,描述他人坚持不懈或不合时宜的追求。不常用于自我描述。
Examples
He tried to make advances at his coworker, but she was not interested.
他试图对同事**进行示好**,但她不感兴趣。
It's inappropriate to make advances at someone in a professional setting.
在职业场合**调戏**他人是不合适的。
She felt uncomfortable when John started to make advances at her.
约翰开始对她**献殷勤**时,她感到很不舒服。
I can't believe he had the nerve to make advances at you right in front of everyone!
我真不敢相信他竟敢当众对你**调戏**!
Rumor has it the new boss tends to make advances at younger employees.
听说新老板经常对年轻员工**献殷勤**。
If someone keeps trying to make advances at you and you’re not interested, it’s okay to set clear boundaries.
如果有人一直对你**示好**你又不感兴趣,明确表达界限是可以的。