面红耳赤

miàn hóng ěr chì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

形容因激动、羞愧、发怒或用力过度而脸和耳朵都发红的样子。

Describes the appearance of face and ears turning red due to excitement, shame, anger, or excessive exertion.

常用来描述人在情绪激动、羞愧、愤怒或用力时的面部表情。

Often used to describe facial expressions when a person is emotionally stirred, ashamed, angry, or exerting effort.

1 他辩论时激动得面红耳赤。 (He was so excited during the debate that his face turned red.)
2 她被人当众揭短，羞得面红耳赤。 (She was so ashamed when her shortcomings were exposed in public that she blushed.)
3 两人为了小事争得面红耳赤。 (The two argued so fiercely over a trivial matter that they both had red faces.)
4 他扛起沉重的箱子，累得面红耳赤。 (He carried the heavy box and his face turned red from exertion.)
5 听到这个好消息，他兴奋得面红耳赤。 (He was so excited by the good news that his face flushed.)

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