To be overwhelmed with shame; to feel terribly ashamed and unable to bear the feeling of disgrace.
小明意识到自己的错误后，感到羞愧难当，立刻向老师道歉。
After realizing his mistake, Xiao Ming felt overwhelmed with shame and immediately apologized to the teacher.
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During the Western Han Dynasty, Li Ling, a Han general who had already surrendered to the Xiongnu, was ordered by the Chanyu to persuade Su Wu to surrender.
Li Ling pointed out that Su Wu's two brothers, despite their loyalty to the Han Dynasty, did not receive good rewards, hoping Su Wu would defect to the Xiongnu.
Su Wu righteously and sternly refused.
Finally, Su Wu awaited the day of his return.
Li Ling saw him off, feeling overwhelmed with shame.
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