下不來

下不来
xiàbùlái
  1. awkward
  2. embarrassed
  3. cannot be accomplished

CEDICT

  1. 沒辦法自高處走下來。
  2. 受窘，難為情。

重編國語辭典

Entry Composition

1 下 xià
  1. down
  2. downwards
  3. below
  4. lower
  5. later
  6. next (week etc)
  7. second (of two parts)
  8. to decline
  9. to go down
  10. to arrive at (a decision, conclusion etc)
  11. measure word to show the frequency of an action
2 不來 bùlái
  1. (as a complement) be unable to
  2. be unable to
  3. to not come

Containing this entry

下不來臺 xiàbùláitái
  1. to be put on the spot
  2. to find oneself in an awkward situation
下不來臺 xiàbuláitái

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  3. uncomfortable
  4. not agreeing
  5. at loggerheads
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  3. dull
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