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Two-faced 两面派

Two-faced 两面派

Masks used in 'mime', a kind of performance art

今日小常识

The masks in the image are used in mime, a kind of theatrical performance which uses no words. Instead, actors use facial expressions and movements of their hands and bodies to tell the story.

图中的面具是在哑剧表演中的道具。在哑剧表演中,没有台词,演员需要用丰富的表情和肢体动作来讲述故事情节。

今日短语

如果我们形容某人是 two-faced, 就是说这个人是两面派,对着人说一套,背着人说另一套。

例句

Matt is so two-faced. He told me I'm a great cook; then afterward he told his other mates that my food is the worst he's ever eaten!

I really don't believe what Matilda says; I think she's a two-faced liar.

请注意

当某人 loses face, 意思就是他在其他人面前丢了面子。

Phillip lost face when no one came to his birthday party.