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”。

　　'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。

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