"strike a false note" in Chinese (Simplified)
显得不合适说错话
Definition
在某种场合下做或说了不合适、不得体的事情。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于比较正式的比喻说法。常形容言语或行为让人感觉不自然或尴尬。也可用于书面语和正式场合。
Examples
He tried to make a joke but struck a false note at the meeting.
他试图开个玩笑，但在会议上**说错话了**。
Her comment about money struck a false note during the celebration.
她关于钱的话在庆祝时**显得不合适**。
The speech was good, but the ending struck a false note.
演讲很好，但结尾**显得不合适**。
Everyone was enjoying themselves until his comment struck a false note.
大家都很开心，直到他的话**让气氛尴尬了**。
Her laughter at the serious moment really struck a false note.
她在严肃时刻的笑声真的**很不合适**。
If you wear jeans to a wedding, it might strike a false note.
在婚礼上穿牛仔裤**会显得不合适**。