embarrassing

动词 embarrass:

1. cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
   同义词：embarrass, abash
2. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
   同义词：obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass

形容词 embarrassing:

1. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
   同义词：awkward, sticky, unenviable
2. causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
   同义词：mortifying

1. There was an embarrassing silence after her indiscreet remark but she was able to laugh it off.
   她出言不慎把大家窘得哑然无声，她却有本事一笑置之。
2. The profuseness of his thanks was embarrassing.
   他再三表示感谢使人很不好意思。
3. It's sort of embarrassing.
   这有点叫人难为情。
4. I don't like making speeches in public; it's so embarrassing.
   我不喜欢在公开场合演说，太难为情了。