"out to lunch" in Chinese (Simplified)
心不在焉神游
Definition
“Out to lunch” 是一种非正式表达,形容某人心不在焉、不注意周围,或行为古怪。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
非常口语,指心不在焉或分神,有时带点玩笑或批评语气。不是字面意思,与午餐无关。常见于美国英语。
Examples
She was completely out to lunch during the meeting.
她开会时完全**心不在焉**。
He forgot his own birthday—he must be out to lunch!
他忘了自己的生日——一定是**神游**了!
If you’re out to lunch, you might miss important information.
如果你**心不在焉**,可能会错过重要信息。
Sorry, I was out to lunch—can you repeat that?
不好意思,我刚刚**神游**了,可以再说一遍吗?
Honestly, some days I feel totally out to lunch at work.
说真的,有时候我在工作时完全**心不在焉**。
Don’t ask him—he’s always out to lunch before noon.
别问他——他中午前总是**心不在焉**。