"make advances to" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 向...示好

Definition

向某人表示你对建立浪漫或性关系感兴趣，通常表现为调情或发出暗示。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个表达偏正式、书面，含有微妙和委婉意味。现代口语常用“搭讪”、“追求”。注意：若对方不感兴趣，可能带有冒犯意味。

Examples

He tried to make advances to his coworker at the party.

他在聚会上试图**向**女同事**示好**。

She politely rejected his making advances to her.

她礼貌地拒绝了他**向她示好**。

It is not appropriate to make advances to someone at work.

在工作场合**向别人示好**是不合适的。

I could tell he was trying to make advances to me, but I just wasn't interested.

我看得出来他在**向我示好**，但我对他没兴趣。

People sometimes make advances to strangers at bars, hoping for a date.

有时候人们会在酒吧**向陌生人示好**，希望能约会。

If your friend is uncomfortable, it's best not to make advances to them.

如果你的朋友感到不舒服，最好不要**向他们示好**。