play gooseberry
US /pleɪ ˈɡuːs.ber.i/
UK /pleɪ ˈɡuːs.bər.i/
成语
当电灯泡, 做第三者
to be an unwanted third person with two people who want to be alone, especially two lovers
示例:
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I felt like I was playing gooseberry when they started holding hands.
当他们开始手牵手时，我觉得自己像个电灯泡。
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We wanted to have a romantic dinner, but my little brother insisted on coming along and playing gooseberry.
我们想吃一顿浪漫的晚餐，但我弟弟坚持要跟着来，当电灯泡。