"walk the floor" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 踱来踱去（因担心或焦虑）
• 在屋里走来走去

Definition

通常指在屋子或建筑物里来回走动，尤其是因为担心、紧张或在等待某事时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

此表达为非正式用语，强调焦虑、担心或等待时的焦躁。常用来形容家长、医院陪护等情境。不是指锻炼身体。也可以说“踱来踱去”。

Examples

She walked the floor all night waiting for her son to come home.

她整晚都在**踱来踱去**，等着儿子回家。

The manager walks the floor to check on employees.

经理**在大厅里走来走去**检查员工情况。

He walked the floor during the storm because he was so anxious.

因为焦虑，他在暴风雨期间**踱来踱去**。

I couldn't sleep, so I just walked the floor until morning.

我睡不着，只好**踱来踱去**直到天亮。

New dads are famous for walking the floor while their babies cry.

新手爸爸在宝宝哭时**踱来踱去**可是很有名的。

She kept walking the floor in the hospital until she heard good news.

她在医院一直**踱来踱去**，直到听到好消息。