Definition
- C2
To put someone in a difficult or embarrassing situation, especially by forcing them to answer a difficult question or make an important decision immediately.
使（某人）难堪
He was put on the spot when asked about the unfinished project during the meeting.
他在会议上被问到未完成的项目时，陷入了尴尬的境地。
The journalist put the politician on the spot by asking about sensitive topics at the press conference.
记者在新闻发布会上问及敏感话题，让那位政治家陷入了窘境。
I didn't want to put her on the spot by asking her that question in front of everyone.
我不想当着大家的面问她那个问题，让她难堪。