demeanour
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++de·mea·nour British English, demeanor American English /dɪˈmiːnə $ -ər/ noun [singular, uncountable] formal BEHAVEthe way someone behaves, dresses, speaks etc that shows what their character is like 〔反映某人性格特点的〕举止，外表，风度 his quiet, reserved demeanour 他少言寡语、含蓄的举止► see thesaurus at behaviour
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demeanour• Picture his bleary expression, his fuzzy eyes, his baffled demeanour.• When you mention Polly's ex-husband, her entire demeanour changes.• Her demeanour late on that Sunday evening was drowsy and detached.• Physically attractive and possessed of considerable personal charm, his demeanour was self-effacing, gracious and polite.• He felt genuine awe at this superhuman man, at once so puissant, so self-possessed, so monomaniac in his demeanour.• It was galling to her to observe his change in demeanour.• When he was with close friends, he abandoned that somewhat starched public demeanour.• I must admit I was impressed by Robert's demeanour.• This was done by uniform, demeanour, and voice.de·mea·nour nounChineseSyllable
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demeanour
de‧mea‧nour
British English, demeanor American English /dɪˈmiːnə $ -ər/ noun [singular, uncountable] formal
his quiet, reserved demeanour
▪ behaviour British English, behavior American English the way someone behaves: Chemicals added to food may be responsible for children’s bad behaviour. | Tatsuya apologized for his behaviour towards me.
▪conduct formal the way someone behaves in public or in their job – used mainly in official or legal contexts: Bates was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct (=noisy and violent). | The committee found him guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct.
▪manner the way someone behaves when they are talking to or dealing with other people, which is shown in their expression, their voice etc: She had a pleasant friendly manner. | Suddenly his whole manner changed, and he started shouting. | His initial manner towards her had been rather formal.
▪demeanour British English, demeanor American English formal the way someone looks and behaves, which shows you something about their character or feelings: She maintained a calm demeanour at all times. | Wenger’s demeanour suggested that he was not happy with the situation.
▪antics someone’s behaviour – used when you think it is silly, funny, strange, or annoying: The drunken antics of some English football fans has brought shame on the country. | The actor is becoming known for his increasingly bizarre off-screen antics.
de‧mea‧nour
British English, demeanor American English /dɪˈmiːnə $ -ər/ noun [singular, uncountable] formal Date: 1400-1500
Origin: demean 'to behave' (14-21 centuries), from Old French demener 'to guide'
the way someone behaves, dresses, speaks etc that shows what their character is like:Origin: demean 'to behave' (14-21 centuries), from Old French demener 'to guide'
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