Often parts of the body are closely linked to particular verbs. The combination of the verb and part of the body expresses an emotion or attitude.身体部位常与某些动词紧密相连,搭配运用可反映特定的情感或态度。
actionpart of bodyyou are…bitelipsnervousclenchfistangry, aggressiveclickfingers trying to remember sthclicktongueannoyeddrum/tapfingersimpatienthangheadashamedlicklipsanticipating sth good, nervousnodheadagreeingpurselipsdisapprovingraiseeyebrowsenquiring, surprisedscratchheadpuzzledshakeheaddisagreeingshrugshouldersdoubtful, indifferentstampfootangrywrinklenosefeeling dislike or distastewrinkleforeheadpuzzled
For example比如:◆She bit her lip nervously.她紧张地咬嘴唇。◆He scratched his head and looked thoughtful.他挠着头显出一副深思的样子。◆I wrinkled my nose in disgust.我厌恶地皱起鼻子。◆She raised questioning eyebrows.她扬起眉毛表示怀疑。