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单词 embarrassment
释义

embarrassment

[ em-bar-uhs-muhnt ]
/ ɛmˈbær əs mənt /
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noun

the state of being embarrassed; disconcertment; abashment.
an act or instance of embarrassing.
something that embarrasses.
an overwhelmingly excessive amount; overabundance: an embarrassment of riches.
the state of being in financial difficulties.
Medicine/Medical. impairment of functioning associated with disease: respiratory embarrassment.

Origin of embarrassment

From the French word embarrassement, dating back to 1670–80. See embarrass, -ment

SYNONYMS FOR embarrassment

1 discomposure.
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synonym study for embarrassment

1. See shame.

OTHER WORDS FROM embarrassment

pre·em·bar·rass·ment, noun

Words nearby embarrassment

embarkment, Embarras, embarras de richesses, embarrass, embarrassing, embarrassment, embarrassment of riches, embassage, embassy, embattle, embattled
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British Dictionary definitions for embarrassment

embarrassment
/ (ɪmˈbærəsmənt) /

noun

the state of being embarrassed
something that embarrasses
a financial predicament
an excessive amount; superfluity
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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