give someone a hard time

短语

给……带来麻烦

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To cause difficulty or make trouble for someone.

    给……带来麻烦

    为难

    习语 非正式

    During WWII, German troops gave the Allies a hard time in Italy, but eventually the Allies broke through.

  2. 2.

    To tease, kid or rib someone.

    戏弄

    取笑

    欺负

    习语 非正式

    He's usually pretty good-natured when the children give him a hard time about his bald spot.