英语新词:“大爷式占座” 你讨厌吗？

 　　Manspreading describes the situation when a man sits withhis legs wide apart on public transport encroaching on otherseats, also called man-sitting. Those who do so are known asmanspreaders.

　　Manspreading，也叫man-sitting，指男士在乘坐公共交通工具时，双腿向两边摊开，以至于侵占了旁边的座位，我们称之为“大爷式占座”。做出这种行为的人可以称为“占座大爷”。

　　大爷式占座

　　'Manspreading' has caused some internet criticism and debates in the USA, UK, Turkey andCanada. Campaigners have criticized the practice for being rude and inconsiderate to otherpassengers who have to stand.

　　“大爷式占座”行为已经在美国、英国、土耳其以及加拿大等国引发了网络论战和批评。反对人士认为这一行为无礼，并且没有顾及到周围站着没有座位的其他乘客。