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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