单词 | mask-like |
释义 | > as lemmasˈmask-like ˈmask-like adj. ΘΚΠ the world > life > the body > external parts of body > head > face > face with expression or expression > [adjective] > without expression or expressionless mask-like1584 wooden-faced1605 void1796 muffin-faced1823 blank1859 blank-faced1881 poker-faced1915 stone-faced1932 po-faced1934 1584 J. Rainolds & J. Hart Summe of Conf. viii. 598 That which is most maske-like, and least beseemeth Christian Pastours at publike seruice, I meane that which the Priest at Masse weareth vppermost, the chisible. 1653 J. Bulwer Anthropometamorphosis (rev. ed.) App. 533 Maskes perchance were derived first from the Numidians, who cover their Faces with a black Cloath with holes, made Maske-like to see thorow. 1781 E. Darwin Let. 14 Oct. (2007) 194 The greatest care shall be observed to avoid any ridiculous terms... Mask-like might be used, but perhaps most people would prefer grinning as a more literal translation. 1899 F. T. Bullen Way Navy 42 His face was mask-like. 1910 Daily Chron. 15 Jan. 9/1 The Japanese train their women to preserve a mask-like repose of countenance. 2013 S. Teo Asian Cinematic Experience i. 33 The mask-like countenance and other Noh-derived body movements and gestures may be said to be highly theatrical. < as lemmas |
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