pearl

英语单词:pearl-clutching

意思翻译

pearl-clutching

noun [ U ] uk/ˈpɜːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/ us/ˈpɝːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

disapproving表示震惊及大不赞同，抓狂

a very shocked reaction, especially one in which you show more shock than you really feel in order to show that you think something is morally wrong

Talking about sex always causes a bit of pearl-clutching. 一谈到性总是会让她有点抓狂。

His fake pearl-clutching was only intended to make her angry. 他假装抓狂不过是为了让她生气。

pearl-clutching

adjective uk/ˈpɜːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/ us/ˈpɝːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

disapproving表示出震惊及大不赞同的，（对某事）抓狂的

having a very shocked reaction to something, especially showing more shock than you really feel in order to show that you think something is morally wrong