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physiognomy

/fɪziˈɑnəmi/ /fɪziˈɒnəmi/

Meanings
noun

面相学，相面术

The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.

Examples :

"The old book claimed to reveal a person's character through physiognomy, suggesting that a strong jawline indicated determination. "
那本古老的书声称可以通过面相学揭示一个人的性格，认为坚毅的下巴线条表示决心坚定。
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noun

面相，相貌。

The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.

Examples :

"The teacher noticed a change in the student's physiognomy, a worried frown replacing the usual cheerful expression. "
老师注意到那个学生的面相变了，原本开朗的表情不见了，取而代之的是一个担忧的眉头。
appearance character mind human person body

Related Words

Illustration suggesting

suggesting verb

/səˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ /səˈdʒɛstɪn/

暗示，示意

"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

你是在暗示我杀了我的妻子吗？

Illustration appearance

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

出现，显现

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

他突然的出现让我很惊讶。

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

细节，要点

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

老师指出了这道数学题里一个特别的细节，很多学生都忽略了。

Illustration configuration

configuration noun

/kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/

配置，构型.

"The office chairs came in a standard configuration, but employees could adjust the back support and armrests to their liking. "

这些办公椅都是标准配置的，但员工可以根据自己的喜好调整靠背和扶手。

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

表达，表示，表述。

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

我妹妹喜悦的表情表达了她对这个好消息有多么高兴。

Illustration characteristic

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

特点，特征。

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

新鲜出炉的面包那种独特的香味总是让我想起我奶奶的厨房。

Illustration predominant

predominant noun

/prɪˈdɑmənənt/ /priˈdɑmənənt/

下属, 从属。

"The predominant flavor in the family's Sunday dinner was garlic, although the onion was also a noticeable subdominant element. "

这家人的周日晚餐里，大蒜的味道是下属风味，虽然洋葱也是一个可以察觉的从属味道。

Illustration countenance

countenance noun

[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns] /ˈkaʊn.tən.əns/

容貌，面容，表情。

"Her countenance betrayed her anxiety just before the exam; her forehead was furrowed and her lips were tight. "

考试前，她的面容出卖了她的焦虑；她紧锁眉头，嘴唇紧绷。

Illustration pseudoscience

pseudoscience noun

/ˌsuːdoʊˈsaɪəns/ /ˌpsuːdoʊˈsaɪəns/

伪科学，假科学。

"Believing that wearing a special crystal bracelet will cure all illnesses is based on pseudoscience, not actual scientific evidence. "

相信戴一块特殊的水晶手镯就能治好所有的疾病，这是基于伪科学，而不是真正的科学证据。

Illustration determination

determination noun

/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/

决心，决意。

"Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado."

凭借着坚定的决心，我们设法从龙卷风中逃脱了。

Illustration characteristics

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

特点，特征。

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "

金毛寻回犬的主要特点之一就是它友好的性格。