physiognomy
US /ˌfɪz.iˈɑː.nə.mi/
UK /ˌfɪz.iˈɒn.ə.mi/
名詞
1.
面相, 相貌
a person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin
範例:
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His rugged physiognomy suggested a life of hard work.
他粗獷的面相暗示著辛勤勞作的一生。
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The artist captured the unique physiognomy of each model.
藝術家捕捉了每個模特獨特的面相。
2.
相面術, 面相學
the art of judging character from facial characteristics
範例:
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In ancient times, physiognomy was often used to assess a person's trustworthiness.
在古代,相面術常被用來評估一個人的可信度。
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He studied physiognomy to better understand human nature.
他研究相面術以更好地理解人性。