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微笑
wēi xiào
Meaning
- smile
- to smile
Definition
轻微地笑，不发出声音的笑容。
A slight smile, a smile without sound.
Usage
常用来形容一种礼貌、温柔或含蓄的笑容，多用于正式或半正式场合。
Often used to describe a polite, gentle, or reserved smile, typically in formal or semi-formal contexts.
Examples
- 1 她对我微微一笑，表示欢迎。 (She gave me a slight smile to welcome me.)
- 2 面试时，保持微笑可以给考官好印象。 (During an interview, keeping a smile can leave a good impression on the examiner.)
- 3 他面对挫折，依然微笑面对。 (He still smiles in the face of setbacks.)
- 4 服务员微笑着递上菜单。 (The waiter handed over the menu with a smile.)
- 5 老师微笑着点头，鼓励学生继续发言。 (The teacher smiled and nodded, encouraging the student to continue speaking.)
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