汉英词典
MEANING OF 如坐针毡
如坐针毡
(如坐針氈)
lit. as if sitting on pins and needles / fig. to be in an uncomfortable situation
The elephant is sitting on a felt with needles inserted / Describes restlessness, restlessness
《晋书·杜锡传》"性亮直忠烈，屡谏愍怀太子，言辞恳切，太子患之◇置针着锡常所坐处毡中，刺之流血。"后以"如坐针毡"比喻心神不定，坐立不安。
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