难色

nánsè

难色 — nánsè

1. a look or expression of reluctance; appearance of being unwilling or embarrassed

   他露出一丝难色。 tā lùchū yīsī nánsè — He showed a trace of reluctance.

2. to show reluctance; to look unwilling or embarrassed when asked or invited to do something

   当被邀请发言时，她显得有些难色。 dāng bèi yāoqǐng fāyán shí tā xiǎnde yǒuxiē nánsè — When invited to speak, she seemed somewhat reluctant.