backseat driver
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backseat drivers
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后座司机, 不请自来的顾问
a person who insists on giving advice about something even though they are not forced to do so
The idiom "backseat driver" originated in the early 20th century, and it metaphorically portrays someone who figuratively sits in the backseat of a car and attempts to control or influence the driver's actions from a position of limited knowledge or authority. It is often used to describe individuals who interfere or meddle in a situation, providing unwanted guidance or opinions without being directly involved or responsible.
- As I was working on the project, my colleague kept being a backseat driver, constantly telling me how to do my job despite not having the same expertise or experience.
当我在做这个项目时，我的同事一直是个 后座司机，尽管没有相同的专业知识或经验，却不断告诉我如何做我的工作。
- During the meeting, John kept offering suggestions and critiques to the presenter, acting like a backseat driver even though he wasn't directly involved in the project.
在会议期间，约翰不断向主持人提供建议和批评，表现得像一个后座司机，尽管他没有直接参与这个项目。
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后座司机, 指手画脚的乘客
someone who gives unwanted advice to the driver while they are driving
A backseat driver is a person who gives unnecessary advice or instructions to the driver, often from the passenger seat in the back of the car. They may criticize the driver's actions, such as speed, route choices, or decisions while driving, even though they are not in control of the vehicle. The term is usually used in a negative way, suggesting that the person is being overly critical or annoying without having the responsibility of driving. Backseat drivers can distract the driver and make the driving experience less enjoyable.
- Sarah kept acting like a backseat driver, telling me how to drive even though I knew the route better.
莎拉一直表现得像个后座司机，尽管我更熟悉路线，却还告诉我怎么开车。
- He was such a backseat driver, constantly pointing out every turn I made.
他真是个后座司机，不断指出我转的每一个弯。
- It’s hard to enjoy the ride when there's a backseat driver constantly telling me what to do.
当有一个后座司机不断告诉我该做什么时，很难享受这段旅程。
- He complained about my driving all the way home, being the worst kind of backseat driver.
他一路抱怨我的驾驶，是最糟糕的那种后座司机。