"make an ass of" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 出丑
• 出洋相

Definition

在别人面前表现得很愚蠢或可笑。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于口语，带有幽默或自嘲意味。通常用于自己出糗时，也可用来形容他人。类似于“出丑”或“出洋相”。

Examples

He made an ass of himself by forgetting his speech.

他因为忘词**出丑**了。

Don't make an ass of yourself at the meeting.

在会议上别**出洋相**。

I didn't want to make an ass of myself in front of my friends.

我不想在朋友面前**出丑**。

Every time he drinks too much, he makes an ass of himself.

他每次喝醉都**出洋相**。

I totally made an ass of myself at karaoke last night.

昨晚唱卡拉OK时我完全**出丑了**。

Careful with your jokes—you don't want to make an ass of yourself.

开玩笑要小心，别**出洋相**了。