Embarrassments Meaning in English
word · lemma: embarrassment
释义
Embarrassments are things that make you feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable in front of others. The word usually refers to unpleasant situations or mistakes that cause embarrassment.
用法与细微差别
Primarily used in formal and neutral contexts; 'embarrassments' refers to awkward situations (not people). Common collocations: 'financial embarrassments', 'minor embarrassments'. Not interchangeable with 'shame' (which is deeper). Often used in plural for multiple incidents.
例句
She tried to forget her past embarrassments.
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The meeting was full of small embarrassments.
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Children often laugh at each other's embarrassments.
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Over dinner, we shared our worst embarrassments from high school.
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He managed to laugh off his embarrassments and keep talking.
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These small embarrassments are just part of life—don’t let them bother you.
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