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  2. /red-faced

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 English
redroot
+
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.

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