A drag Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɹæɡ
uh-DRAG
æɪ/ /dɹˈæɡ
uh-DRAG
释义
'A drag' is an informal expression that means something is boring, annoying, or unpleasant. It is often used to describe a situation or experience that is not enjoyable.
用法与细微差别
'A drag' is informal and common in casual speech. Usually follows 'what' ('What a drag!') or 'such': 'That meeting was a drag.' Never used for people; describes situations or tasks. Similar to 'a pain' or 'a bore,' but a bit softer than 'a pain.'
Spanish: un fastidio - algo aburridoPortuguese (BR): um saco - algo chatoPortuguese (PT): uma seca - algo chatoChinese (Simplified): 真无聊 - 很麻烦的事Chinese (Traditional): 真無聊 - 很麻煩的事Hindi: परेशानी - बोरिंग चीज़Arabic: ممل - شيء مزعجBengali: বিরক্তিকর ব্যাপার - বিরক্তিকর কাজRussian: облом - занудствоJapanese: 面倒（めんどう） - つまらないことVietnamese: phiền phức - chán ngắtKorean: 귀찮은 일 - 재미없는 일Turkish: sıkıcı şey - can sıkıcı işUrdu: بورنگ بات - پریشان کن باتIndonesian: hal yang membosankan - hal yang menyebalkan
例句
Waiting for the bus in the rain is a drag.
basic
Homework on weekends is a drag.
basic
Cleaning the kitchen is such a drag.
basic
Man, losing your phone is a drag.
natural
What a drag having to wake up so early every day!
natural
Sorry you have to stay home and miss the party—that's a drag.
natural