English Story

“背锅”用英语怎么说?

take the blame for sb.
 
take在这里表示“承受”的意思,blame是“责备”之义;for sb./sth. 是介词短语,表示“为某人”,整个短语就是“为他人承受责备”,就是“背锅”。
 
Why should I take the blame for others? 
我为什么要代人受过?
 
to become a scapegoat for sb.
 
我不应该成为他的替罪羊。
I don't deserve to become a scapegoat for him.