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demeanor

UK //dɪˈmiːnə//US //dɪˈmiːnər//

词源

源自中古法语'demeiner'(行为),最终来自拉丁语'minari'(威胁),原指通过行为表现出的态度。

noun

❶ 指一个人的外表、行为举止或态度给人的整体印象,通常反映其性格或情绪状态。

“Her calm demeanor helped ease the tension in the room.”

(她平静的举止帮助缓解了房间里的紧张气氛。)

“Despite the bad news, he maintained a professional demeanor.”

(尽管听到坏消息,他仍保持着专业的姿态。)

同义词:manner, attitude, behavior, bearing, conduct

常见短语

professional demeanor — 指在工作中表现出的正式、得体的态度和行为,常用于职场或正式场合。

“The lawyer's professional demeanor impressed the jury.”

(律师专业的仪态给陪审团留下了深刻印象。)

calm demeanor — 形容一个人面对压力或困难时保持镇定、不慌乱的外在表现。

“The pilot's calm demeanor reassured the passengers during the turbulence.”

(飞行员在颠簸中镇定的表现让乘客们安心下来。)