"cry off" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 临时取消
• 退出约定

Definition

决定不做原本承诺或计划的事情，尤其是在最后一刻。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Cry off”来自英式英语，比较老派，指临时取消计划或承诺。美式英语更常用“back out”或“cancel”。常用于口语和非正式的社交场合。

Examples

Tom had to cry off from the picnic because he was sick.

汤姆因为生病不得不**临时取消**野餐。

I promised to help, but I can’t cry off now.

我答应了帮忙，现在不能**退出约定**。

She always cries off at the last moment.

她总是在最后一刻**临时取消**。

Sorry to cry off at such short notice, but something came up.

很抱歉这么突然**临时报销**，但临时有事。

If you’re going to cry off, at least let us know in advance.

如果你要**退出约定**，至少提前说一声。

He said he’d join us, but I bet he’ll cry off again.

他说会来，但我敢打赌他又要**临时退出约定**了。