察言观色

[chá yán guān sè]
  • 释义

  • examine a man's language and observe his countenance;carefully to weigh up a person's words and closely watch his expression;dive sb.'s thoughts from what he says and the expression on his face;observe sb.'s speech and behavior ;

  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    Her expression was watchful and alert.

    她露出一副察言观色、处处提防的表情。

    ——《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
  • 2、

    I shall have to watch my step.

    我必须察言观色把他防!

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 3、

    It would be equally important for Sister Badgery to observe.

    察言观色对巴杰莉护士来说也同等重要.

    辞典例句
  • 4、

    He was wise in reading faces, and saw at once that the youth was troubled.

    他善于察言观色, 一眼就看出这个年轻人有心事.

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