英语热词:什么是“第一世界问题”?
时间:2018-12-08 作者:英语课 分类:英文语法词汇
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First-world problem refers to a trivial frustration 1 or petty concern, particularly one that contrasts sharply with serious problems such as those faced by developing nations.
“第一世界问题”指的是微不足道的挫折或琐碎的烦心事,和发展中国家所面临的严重问题形成鲜明对比。
Example:
Mindy feels so worried about her party dress that she has no appetite to eat, while her husband brushes it aside as a first-world problem.
明迪很为派对上穿什么衣服而苦恼,连饭都吃不下去了,而她的丈夫却不以为意,认为这是个无足轻重的“第一世界问题”。
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frustration
n.挫折,失败,失效,落空
参考例句:
He had to fight back tears of frustration.他不得不强忍住失意的泪水。
He beat his hands on the steering wheel in frustration.他沮丧地用手打了几下方向盘。
1 frustration
n.挫折,失败,失效,落空
- He had to fight back tears of frustration.他不得不强忍住失意的泪水。
- He beat his hands on the steering wheel in frustration.他沮丧地用手打了几下方向盘。
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