◎ 坐冷板凳 zuòlěngbǎndèng(1) [hold a title without any obligations of office;be cold-shouldered]∶比喻担任无关紧要的闲职,或者是受到冷遇 (2) [cool one’s heels]∶久等-----------------国语辞典:讥笑塾师或候补官员职务清闲。比喻受人冷落。如:「他在球场上表现不佳,教练让他坐冷板凳。」英语 to hold an inconsequential job, to receive a cold reception, to be kept waiting for an assignment or audience, to be out in the cold, to be sidelined, to warm the bench, to cool one's heels德语 auf der Ersatzbank 法语 être limogé, attendre longtemps pour un travail