pearl-clutching
noun [ U ] uk/ˈpɜːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/ us/ˈpɝːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/
disapproving表示震惊及大不赞同，抓狂
a very shocked reaction, especially one in which you show more shock than you really feel in order to show that you think something is morally wrong
Talking about sex always causes a bit of pearl-clutching. 一谈到性总是会让她有点抓狂。
His fake pearl-clutching was only intended to make her angry. 他假装抓狂不过是为了让她生气。
pearl-clutching
adjective uk/ˈpɜːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/ us/ˈpɝːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/
disapproving表示出震惊及大不赞同的，（对某事）抓狂的
having a very shocked reaction to something, especially showing more shock than you really feel in order to show that you think something is morally wrong
They expressed pearl-clutching horror that she was an unmarried mother. 对于她是未婚妈妈这件事，他们的反应极为震惊且不屑。
pearl-clutching hypocrisy 故作震惊的矫揉造作