"trouble for" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 因為...而惹麻煩

Definition

因為做了某事或涉及某件事而受到負面後果、麻煩或懲罰。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常和原因連用（如'in trouble for 說謊'），多用於口語，指因行為或錯誤受罰或有麻煩。

Examples

He got in trouble for talking in class.

他因為在課堂上說話而**惹麻煩**。

She is in trouble for being late again.

她又遲到了，**惹麻煩了**。

You might get in trouble for cheating on the test.

你考試作弊可能會**惹麻煩**。

My brother was in trouble for breaking Mom's vase, but he blamed me instead.

我弟弟因為打破媽媽的花瓶**惹麻煩**，卻怪我。

We were almost in trouble for staying out past curfew, but luckily no one noticed.

我們差點因為超過宵禁時間沒回家而**惹麻煩**，幸好沒人發現。

If you keep using your phone during the meeting, you'll be in trouble for not paying attention.

如果你在會議上一直用手機，會因為不專心而**惹麻煩**。