應用會話部分:
1、坦率的表達:
4. Shy
1) The student felt very shy as he stood in front of the class.
那個學生站在大伙的跟前時,感到很難為情。
*這里是不好意思、難為情,與罪惡扯不上關系。
2) You should be ashamed of your bad manners.
你應該對我們的不禮貌感到羞恥。
3) She felt very awkward about the unpleasant situation.
她因不愉快的場面而感到十分困窘。
*feel awkward用于輕意時是為難,有時也做很困窘之意。
4) Nikki began to feel abashed1 by his praise of her beauty.
他贊美著尼基的美貌,使她羞得面紅耳赤。
5) Won't you be embarrassed to leave the party early?
你提早一點離開宴會也無妨吧?
6) Jane blushed with pride.
珍由于自傲而丟了丑。
7) Jeff will lose face if his friend fails to work hard.
杰夫因他的朋友不愿勤奮工作而丟了面子。
8) You will disgrace yourself if you dress in rags.
倘若你穿得邋邋遢遢的,你或有損我們的形象。
9) The proud man felt humbled2 by Karl's kindness.
那個傲慢的男性為卡爾的和藹親切而自慚形愧。