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英语热词:什么是“第一世界问题”?

时间:2017-07-20 09:09:32

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   First-world problem refers to a trivial frustration1 or petty concern, particularly one that contrasts sharply with serious problems such as those faced by developing nations.

  “第一世界问题”指的是微不足道的挫折或琐碎的烦心事,和发展中国家所面临的严重问题形成鲜明对比。
  Example:
  Mindy feels so worried about her party dress that she has no appetite to eat, while her husband brushes it aside as a first-world problem.
  明迪很为派对上穿什么衣服而苦恼,连饭都吃不下去了,而她的丈夫却不以为意,认为这是个无足轻重的“第一世界问题”。

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1 frustration 4hTxj     
n.挫折,失败,失效,落空
参考例句:
  • He had to fight back tears of frustration.他不得不强忍住失意的泪水。
  • He beat his hands on the steering wheel in frustration.他沮丧地用手打了几下方向盘。