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）難堪
He was put on the spot when asked about the unfinished project during the meeting.
他在會議上被問到未完成的項目時，陷入了尷尬的境地。
The journalist put the politician on the spot by asking about sensitive topics at the press conference.
記者在新聞發布會上問及敏感話題，讓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.
我不想當著大家的面問她那個問題，讓她難堪。