rotten egg
复数形式
rotten eggs
1
坏蛋, 害群之马
a person who has a tendency to behave badly and cause trouble for others
The origin of the phrase "rotten egg" is unclear, but it is likely based on the association of rotten eggs with foul smells and unpleasantness. It is used to criticize or warn others about someone's negative behavior and the potential for causing trouble or harm.
- Be careful around him; he's a rotten egg, always starting arguments and causing conflicts.
小心他；他是个坏蛋，总是挑起争论和引发冲突。
- She seemed nice at first, but she turned out to be a rotten egg, spreading rumors and gossiping about everyone.
一开始她看起来不错，但结果是个坏蛋，散布谣言，八卦所有人。
- They decided to exclude him from the team because of his reputation as a rotten egg, known for creating divisions among teammates.
他们决定将他排除在团队之外，因为他有坏蛋的名声，以在队友之间制造分裂而闻名。
2
臭蛋, 废物
someone who keeps failing at things they try to do, particularly in a hilarious or horrendous way
The idiom "rotten egg" is a term that originally referred to an egg that had gone bad and was no longer fit for consumption. The term has been used metaphorically to describe a person who is considered to be a failure or a disappointment, particularly in a humorous or derisive way. The exact origin of the idiom is unclear, but it likely dates back to the early 20th century. It is often used to describe a person who is unsuccessful or inept, particularly in a humorous or sarcastic way.
- He's such a rotten egg, he can't even make toast without burning it.
他真是个臭鸡蛋，连烤面包都能烤焦。
- If he keeps up like this, he'll be a rotten egg for the rest of his life.
如果他继续这样下去，他这辈子都会是个臭蛋。
- She was a real rotten egg in school, always getting into trouble and failing her exams.
她在学校是个真正的坏蛋，总是惹麻烦，考试不及格。