embarrassing

embarrassing的音标为：[ɪmˈbærəstɪŋ]，基本翻译为“令人尴尬的；使人困窘的”，速记技巧为：尴尬（embarrass）+ 多的（-ing）→令人尴尬的（embarrassing）。

Embarrassing这个词的词源可以追溯到古英语单词“embaresse”，意为“显示，展示”。它的变化形式包括embarrass（v. 使尴尬，使困窘）、embarrassment（n. 尴尬，困窘）等。这个词组在英语中常常用来形容让人感到难堪或羞愧的情境。

相关单词：

1. Blush（v. 脸红，羞愧）：这个词源于古英语单词“blæc”意为“血”。blush通常用来形容因为感到羞愧或尴尬而脸红的情况。

2. Shame（v. 羞愧，惭愧）：这个词源于拉丁语“shamere”，意为“切割，剪断”。shame通常用来形容因为做了错事或失礼的事情而感到羞愧或惭愧。

3. Self-conscious（adj. 自我意识的）：这个词源于拉丁语“self”，意为“自己”。self-conscious形容的是因为在意自己的言行举止而感到不自在的情况。

4. Humiliate（v. 羞辱，侮辱）：这个词源于拉丁语“humilis”，意为“低下的，卑微的”。humiliate形容的是使某人感到自己被贬低或羞辱的情况。

5. Guilt（n. 内疚，罪恶感）：这个词源于拉丁语“guiltis”，意为“罪行，犯罪”。guilt通常用来形容因为做了错事或伤害他人而感到内疚或罪恶感的情况。

以上这些单词都与embarrassing有密切关联，描述了人们在尴尬或羞愧情境下的不同心理状态和表现。

常用短语：

1. be embarrassed about

2. feel embarrassed

3. get embarrassing

4. be at a loss

5. be tongue-tied

6. blush with embarrassment

7. feel self-conscious

例句：

1. I was embarrassed about asking for help because I thought it would make me look weak.

2. She blushed with embarrassment when she realized she had left her keys at home.

3. He felt self-conscious about speaking in front of the class, but managed to get through it anyway.

4. It was awkward when he asked for directions and got a blank look in response.

5. She couldn"t believe she had said those things in public and felt embarrassed for the rest of the day.

6. He got tongue-tied when he tried to explain his mistake to the teacher.

7. The thought of having to face her family again made him feel incredibly embarrassed.

英文小作文：

I always feel embarrassed when I have to speak in public, because my voice trembles and my heart beats faster. I feel like everyone is looking at me, and I start to wonder if I will make a fool of myself. However, I have learned that it is important to face my fear and try to overcome it. By practicing and preparing, I have found that I am able to speak more confidently and fluently, even in front of a large audience. I am not perfect, and I still make mistakes, but I am learning to accept them and move on. I believe that with practice and perseverance, I will become more confident and comfortable in public speaking.