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动作

Definition

(noun) A symbolic action or expression made for its impact on others' attitudes or perceptions

Examples

总统对敌对国家的外交动作被誉为迈向和平的一步。
The president's diplomatic gesture towards the rival nation was hailed as a step towards peace.
  • 他那点动作,我一眼就看穿了。

    I saw right through his little gesture.

  • 她在会上的动作太明显,大家都没吭声。

    Her gesture at the meeting was so obvious that nobody said a word.

  • 王阿姨递茶时那个动作,让我有点不好意思。

    When Aunt Wang handed me the tea, that gesture made me feel a little awkward.

  • 别急着回短信,先看他下一步动作。

    Don't rush to text back, wait and see his next move first.

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