"cry off" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 臨時取消
• 退出約定

Definition

決定不做原本承諾或計劃的事情，尤其是在最後一刻。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Cry off”是英式英語中較老派的詞，指臨時取消計劃或承諾。美式英語常用“back out”或“cancel”。多用於非正式社交場合。

Examples

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

湯姆因為生病不得不**臨時取消**野餐。

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

我答應了幫忙，現在不能**退出約定**。

She always cries off at the last moment.

她總是在最後一刻**臨時取消**。

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

很抱歉這麼突然**臨時取消**，但臨時有事。

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

如果你要**退出約定**，至少提前說一聲。

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

他說會來，但我敢打賭他又要**臨時退出約定**了。