demeanour
含义: A person's outward manner, bearing, or behaviour, especially as it reflects their character or emotional state.
Demeanour refers to the observable way someone presents themselves — their composure, facial expression, and general deportment. It is frequently used in legal contexts ('the witness's demeanour suggested nervousness'), journalism, and character descriptions. It often collocates with adjectives like 'calm,' 'professional,' 'relaxed,' or 'hostile.' Note the British spelling with -our; the American form is 'demeanor.'
例句
- Her calm demeanour in the witness box impressed the jury. 她在证人席上冷静的举止给陪审团留下了深刻印象。Su sereno porte en el estrado impresionó al jurado.証言台での彼女の落ち着いた態度は陪審員に好印象を与えた。증인석에서의 그녀의 침착한 태도는 배심원들에게 좋은 인상을 주었다.
- Despite the gravity of the situation, the surgeon maintained an air of quiet, professional demeanour. 尽管情况严峻,外科医生始终保持着一种沉静、专业的风度。A pesar de la gravedad de la situación, el cirujano mantuvo un aire de porte tranquilo y profesional.事態の深刻さにもかかわらず、外科医は静かで専門的な態度を崩さなかった。사태의 심각성에도 불구하고, 외과 의사는 차분하고 전문적인 태도를 유지했다.
- His cheerful demeanour belied the anxiety he was feeling about the restructuring. 他开朗的举止掩盖了他对机构重组的焦虑。Su alegre porte ocultaba la ansiedad que sentía por la reestructuración.彼の明るい態度は、組織再編について感じている不安を覆い隠していた。그의 밝은 태도는 구조조정에 대해 느끼고 있던 불안감을 감추고 있었다.
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用法指南
语境: legal, journalism, professional
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old French demener (to lead, to guide), from de- (completely) + mener (to lead). The noun form with the sense of 'outward bearing' developed in the 15th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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