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People use far more than just spoken language to communicate. Apart from using our voices to pronounce words, we also use body language, which includes countless facial expressions. Most people know that smiles and frowns indicate pleasure and displeasure, or that wide eyes with raised eyebrows typically show surprise. However, there is a lot more to learn about how facial expressions can help or hinder communication.
The dust in the air triggered David's allergy.
空氣中的灰塵引發大衛過敏。
The policeman negotiating with the gunman asked him to remove his finger from the trigger.
警察和持槍者談判,要求他把手指從板機上移開。
Fireworks displays and thunder are common triggers for anxiety among combat veterans.
煙火和雷聲是引起老兵們焦慮的常見因素。
There is no rule without exceptions.
所有規則皆有例外。
Most boys in that school like football, but my
son is an exception.
那間學校大部分男孩都喜歡足球,但我兒子卻是個例外。
With the exception of his ill temper, John is quite a nice person.
約翰除了脾氣壞之外,為人倒是挺不錯的。
Except for his ill temper, John is quite a nice person.
約翰除了脾氣壞之外,為人倒是挺不錯的。
It is common for police officers to gauge the speed of motor vehicles through the use of radar.
警察常用雷達來測量出汽車的速度。
The interviewer asked Morris a difficult question and then observed him to gauge his reaction.
面試官問莫里斯一個難題,然後觀察他,以衡量他的反應。
Rufus usually keeps a tire gauge in his car to measure the air pressure in his tires.
魯弗斯通常在車上放一個胎壓計,以測量輪胎的氣壓。
I can tell from Gina's face that she is in distress and badly in need of help.
我從吉娜臉上看出她萬分痛苦,急需援助。
Elizabeth played the role of a damsel in distress in the film.
依莉莎白在該片中扮演一名處於困境而急需援助的少女。
Sean isn't in a good mood because what the teacher said yesterday deeply distressed him.
尚恩心情不好,因為老師昨天說的話讓他很難過。
Abby's voice was filled with distress after she heard the bad news.
艾比在聽到壞消息後聲音充滿了悲痛。
I can tell from Gina’s face that she is in distress and
badly in need of help.
我從吉娜臉上看出她萬分痛苦,急需援助。
Do not refer to Mandy as your girlfriend. She's your ex-girlfriend now.
別稱曼蒂為女友。她現在是你的前女友。
The supportive environment made it comfortable for employees to share their ideas.
那個充滿鼓勵的環境讓員工能夠自在地分享自己的想法。
The bank robber was armed with only a knife.
那個銀行搶匪僅持有一把刀。