mannerism
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++man·ner·is·m /ˈmænərɪzəm/ noun [countable] HABITa way of speaking or moving that is typical of a particular person 〔某人说话或动作的〕特有习惯，独特方式 He has the same mannerisms as his father. 他举手投足跟他父亲一样。
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mannerism• But his good-ore-boy mannerisms hide a keen sense of opportunity.• This taught us how to tell what a person is feeling by merely observing their body language and facial mannerisms.• Pidgeon's bizarrely flat mannerisms and speaking style make her the perfect mouthpiece for Mamet's best lines.• Their characters are very alike in mannerisms and quirks as well as in their shyness and innocence.• Before you go to an interview, ask yourself whether you have any irritating mannerisms such as saying 'you know' all the time.• Too many mannerisms, too little Dave.• Yet I could see in Shelley some of Victor's nervous mannerisms.• But outsiders might find his pronounced mannerisms and affectations odd, and thus they might reject him.• All the kids imitated Mr Pearce's mannerisms.• Voice, mannerisms, facial expressions, are all wholly repulsive.man·ner·is·m nounChineseSyllable
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mannerism
man‧ner‧is‧m /ˈmænərɪzəm/
noun [countable]
a way of speaking or moving that is typical of a particular person:
He has the same mannerisms as his father.
▪ habit something you do regularly, often without thinking about it: Biting your nails is a bad habit. | I always go to the same supermarket, out of habit.
▪mannerism a way of speaking or a small movement of your face or body that is part of your usual behaviour: Even her mannerisms are the same as her sister’s.
▪custom something that people in a particular society do because it is traditional or the accepted thing to do: In Japan it is the custom to take off your shoes when you enter a house.
▪tradition a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time: The tradition of giving Easter eggs goes back hundreds of years. | In many countries, it’s a tradition for the bride to wear white. | It was a family tradition to go for a walk on Christmas Day.
▪practice something that people often do, especially as part of their work or daily life: The hotel has ended the practice of leaving chocolates in guests’ rooms.
man‧ner‧is‧m /ˈmænərɪzəm/
noun [countable]a way of speaking or moving that is typical of a particular person:
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