body language

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Meaning: Non-verbal communication through gestures, posture, and facial expressions

肢体语言
lenguaje corporal
ボディランゲージ
보디랭귀지

We say 'body language' not 'body communication' or 'body signals'. This is a fixed compound noun that refers to all non-verbal cues people give through physical movement and posture.

我们说'body language'而不是'body communication'或'body signals'。这是一个固定复合名词,指通过身体动作和姿势传达的所有非语言信号。
Decimos 'body language' y no 'body communication' ni 'body signals'. Es un sustantivo compuesto fijo que se refiere a todas las señales no verbales que las personas transmiten mediante movimiento físico y postura.
「body language」と言い、「body communication」や「body signals」とは言いません。これは身体の動きや姿勢を通じて伝えるすべての非言語的なサインを指す固定複合名詞です。
'body communication'이나 'body signals'가 아닌 'body language'라고 합니다. 이것은 신체 움직임과 자세를 통해 전달하는 모든 비언어적 신호를 가리키는 고정된 복합 명사입니다.

Examples

  1. His body language suggested he was uncomfortable.
    他的肢体语言表明他很不自在。
    Su lenguaje corporal sugería que estaba incómodo.
    彼のボディランゲージは不快感を示していました。
    그의 보디랭귀지는 불편함을 나타내고 있었습니다.
  2. She's an expert at reading body language.
    她是解读肢体语言的专家。
    Es una experta en leer el lenguaje corporal.
    彼女はボディランゲージを読む専門家です。
    그녀는 보디랭귀지를 읽는 전문가입니다.
  3. Your body language says more than your words.
    你的肢体语言比你的话更能说明问题。
    Tu lenguaje corporal dice más que tus palabras.
    ボディランゲージは言葉以上に多くを語ります。
    보디랭귀지는 말보다 더 많은 것을 전달합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: psychology, interviews, social skills

Tone: analytical

✓ Do Say

  • Watch his body language.
    注意他的肢体语言。
    Observa su lenguaje corporal.
    彼のボディランゲージに注目してください。
    그의 보디랭귀지를 살펴보세요.
  • Her body language gave her away.
    她的肢体语言暴露了她。
    Su lenguaje corporal la delató.
    彼女のボディランゲージが本心を暴きました。
    그녀의 보디랭귀지가 그녀를 드러냈습니다.
  • Body language is important in interviews.
    肢体语言在面试中很重要。
    El lenguaje corporal es importante en las entrevistas.
    ボディランゲージは面接で重要です。
    보디랭귀지는 면접에서 중요합니다.

✗ Don't Say

  • Watch his body communication. (use 'body language' not 'body communication')
    注意他的body communication。(用'body language'而不是'body communication')
    Observa su body communication. (se usa 'body language', no 'body communication')
    彼のbody communicationに注目してください。(「body communication」ではなく「body language」を使います)
    그의 body communication에 주목하세요. ('body communication'이 아니라 'body language'를 씁니다)
  • Watch his body signals. (use 'body language' not 'body signals')
    注意他的body signals。(用'body language'而不是'body signals')
    Observa sus body signals. (se usa 'body language', no 'body signals')
    彼のbody signalsに注目してください。(「body signals」ではなく「body language」を使います)
    그의 body signals에 주목하세요. ('body signals'가 아니라 'body language'를 씁니다)

Origin & History

Natural English collocation — coined in the 1960s to describe non-verbal communication, treating physical cues as a form of 'language'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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