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demeanor

//dɪˈmiːnər//
English Definition
Outward behavior or manner.
中文释义
举止;风度;神态
Example Sentence

Her calm demeanor during the tense negotiation helped the committee reach a consensus without unnecessary conflict.

她在紧张谈判中保持冷静的举止,帮助委员会在无谓冲突的情况下达成了共识。

Synonyms
bearing manner comportment
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de + mean(引导/举止) → 一个人表现出的样子 → 举止风度。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “demeanor”?

  1. A Asserting opinions as unquestionable.
  2. B Friendly; approachable.
  3. C Impossible to understand; mysterious.
  4. D Outward behavior or manner.
Show answer

D — Outward behavior or manner.. “demeanor” means Outward behavior or manner..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Outward behavior or manner.”?

  1. A inscrutable
  2. B demeanor
  3. C affable
  4. D dogmatic
Show answer

B — demeanor. “demeanor” means Outward behavior or manner..

Common questions about “demeanor”

What does “demeanor” mean?

demeanor — Outward behavior or manner.. In Chinese: 举止;风度;神态.

How do you pronounce “demeanor”?

demeanor is pronounced //dɪˈmiːnər//.

How is “demeanor” used in a sentence?

Her calm demeanor during the tense negotiation helped the committee reach a consensus without unnecessary conflict. (她在紧张谈判中保持冷静的举止,帮助委员会在无谓冲突的情况下达成了共识。)

What are synonyms for “demeanor”?

bearing, manner, comportment — all close in meaning to demeanor (Outward behavior or manner.).

What is the opposite of “demeanor”?

disposition, temperament — each the opposite of demeanor (Outward behavior or manner.).

Is “demeanor” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. demeanor is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “demeanor”?

de + mean(引导/举止) → 一个人表现出的样子 → 举止风度。

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