"jump through hoops" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 大费周章
• 历经波折

Definition

为了达到目标，不得不做很多复杂或困难的事，通常是因为有人要求。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是⼀个⼝语习惯表达。常用于形容繁琐的程序或不必要的要求。不是字面意思，指面临困难或障碍。常见用法有“have to jump through hoops”。

Examples

You have to jump through hoops to get a visa for that country.

为那个国家办签证，你得**大费周章**。

My boss made me jump through hoops to get approval.

我的老板让我**历经波折**才批准。

She will jump through hoops for her children.

她会为孩子们**大费周章**。

If you want a refund, be ready to jump through hoops.

如果你想要退款，得做好**大费周章**的准备。

They made us jump through hoops just to open a bank account.

他们让我们**历经波折**，只为了开个银行账户。

Honestly, I’m tired of jumping through hoops for them.

说真的，为他们**大费周章**我已经受够了。