"umpteenth" in Chinese (Simplified)
无数次的第N次的
Definition
当某事发生或重复了太多次以至于数不清时使用,意为“无数次”,常用于强调或夸张。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于非正式口语,常带有夸张或无奈的语气,如“for the umpteenth time”。不适用于正式场合。
Examples
I've told you for the umpteenth time to turn off the lights.
我已经跟你说过**无数次**要关灯了。
It's raining for the umpteenth day in a row.
已经是连续第**无数天**下雨了。
I checked my phone for the umpteenth time this morning.
今天早上我已经第**无数次**看手机了。
For the umpteenth time, please put your shoes away.
再说一次,第**无数次**了,把你的鞋收好。
That song has been stuck in my head for the umpteenth time this week.
这首歌这周已经第**无数次**在我脑海里循环了。
Why do I keep losing my keys for the umpteenth time?
我第**无数次**丢钥匙了,为什么总这样?