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Chan-Seung Lee
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 Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject: be embarrassed |
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1.Michelle was acutely embarrassed at having to ask for money.
2.Michelle was acutely embarrassed about having to ask for money.
3.Michelle was acutely embarrassed by having to ask for money.
4.Michelle was acutely embarrassed to have to ask for money. |
From native speakers' view, the examples in the quote sound correct?
If there is anything awkward, can you pinpoint it?
And what's the difference among them, if any?
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Jacob K.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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| I see nothing wrong with any of them. They are all correct in the vernacular (daily speech). They all convey (show) they same meaning, and the words may be used interchangeably (in place of each other). |
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Bob S.
Joined: 29 Apr 2004
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Location: So. Cal
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: be embarrassed |
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Here's my take on each one:
1.Michelle was acutely embarrassed at having to ask for money.
The idea that she needs money and must ask for money is embarrassing, and she must ask.
2.Michelle was acutely embarrassed about having to ask for money.
The idea that she needs money and must ask for money is embarrassing, but she doesn't have to ask.
3.Michelle was acutely embarrassed by having to ask for money.
She asked for money, then she became embarrassed after asking for it.
4.Michelle was acutely embarrassed to have to ask for money.
Somebody owes her money, and she is embarrassed that she must ask for it. |
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