"walk the floor" in Chinese (Simplified)
踱来踱去(因担心或焦虑)在屋里走来走去
Definition
通常指在屋子或建筑物里来回走动,尤其是因为担心、紧张或在等待某事时。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
此表达为非正式用语,强调焦虑、担心或等待时的焦躁。常用来形容家长、医院陪护等情境。不是指锻炼身体。也可以说“踱来踱去”。
Examples
She walked the floor all night waiting for her son to come home.
她整晚都在**踱来踱去**,等着儿子回家。
The manager walks the floor to check on employees.
经理**在大厅里走来走去**检查员工情况。
He walked the floor during the storm because he was so anxious.
因为焦虑,他在暴风雨期间**踱来踱去**。
I couldn't sleep, so I just walked the floor until morning.
我睡不着,只好**踱来踱去**直到天亮。
New dads are famous for walking the floor while their babies cry.
新手爸爸在宝宝哭时**踱来踱去**可是很有名的。
She kept walking the floor in the hospital until she heard good news.
她在医院一直**踱来踱去**,直到听到好消息。