red-faced
UKUS
Definitions
adj.
Having a red face, from embarrassment, anger, or exertion
满脸通红的;面红耳赤的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishredroot
+
facedroot
=red-faced
red + faced = 'with a red face' — typically from embarrassment or strong feeling.
Common Collocations
- 1.red-faced with embarrassment因尴尬而满脸通红
- 2.red-faced with anger因愤怒而面红耳赤
- 3.leave someone red-faced让某人颜面尽失
Example Sentences
- 1.
He went red-faced when his phone rang during the ceremony.