英语热词：什么是“第一世界问题”？

 　　First-world problem refers to a trivial frustration¹ or petty concern, particularly one that contrasts sharply with serious problems such as those faced by developing nations.

　　“第一世界问题”指的是微不足道的挫折或琐碎的烦心事，和发展中国家所面临的严重问题形成鲜明对比。

　　Example:

　　Mindy feels so worried about her party dress that she has no appetite to eat, while her husband brushes it aside as a first-world problem.

　　明迪很为派对上穿什么衣服而苦恼，连饭都吃不下去了，而她的丈夫却不以为意，认为这是个无足轻重的“第一世界问题”。

1 frustration   

n.挫折，失败，失效，落空

参考例句：

• He had to fight back tears of frustration.他不得不强忍住失意的泪水。
• He beat his hands on the steering wheel in frustration.他沮丧地用手打了几下方向盘。