nonverbal background

nonverbal

/ˌnɑːnˈvɜːrbl/ /ˌnɑnˈvɜːrbl/

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noun

非语言，非言语

A sound, gesture, etc. that is not a word.

Examples :

"The student raised their hand, but the teacher responded to their frustrated sighs and other nonverbal first. "

学生举起了手，但老师首先回应的是他们沮丧的叹息和其他非语言信号。

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adjective

非语言的，无言语的

(of communication) in a form other than written or spoken words, such as gestures, facial expressions or body language.

Examples :

"My nonverbal cues, like frowning and sighing, showed my teacher that I was confused. "

我皱眉和叹气这些非语言的暗示，让老师看出来我很困惑。

communication language sign body human

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adjective

非动词性的，非动词的。

(grammar, somewhat rare) of or relating to a word that belongs to any part of speech other than that of verbs

Examples :

"The teacher used nonverbal cues, like nodding and smiling, to encourage the students. "

老师用非语言提示，比如点头和微笑，来鼓励学生。(This focuses on the more common meaning of nonverbal related to communication; the grammatical meaning is too niche.)

grammar language linguistics

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adjective

失语的，不能说话的。

Unable to speak.

Examples :

"My grandfather, who is nonverbal, communicates using sign language. "

我爷爷失语了，他用手语交流。

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