汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 面面相覷
miàn miàn xiāng qù
面面相覷 (面面相觑)
to look at each other in dismay (idiom)
You look at me, I look at you, don't know what to do / Describes that people look at each other out of fear or helplessness without speaking
從容不迫
相视无言。形容因紧张或惊惧而束手无策之状。
面 miàn 相 xiāng/xiàng 觑 (覷) qù
EXAMPLE SENTENCES

孩子们面面相觑。

The children gazed at each other.

他们面面相觑，一声不响。

They looked at each other, all silent.

两只动物面面相觑，哈哈大笑。

The two animals looked at each other and laughed.

两个刺客手里握着刀柄，沮丧地面面相觑。

The Assassins looked at each other in dismay, holding the handles of the knives in their hands.

吉英和伊丽莎白面面相觑，便打发那个堂倌走开。

Jane and Elizabeth looked at each other, and the waiter was told that he need not stay.

两个孩子吃了一惊，面面相觑，然后都装出一副倾听的样子。

The boys started, glanced at each other, and then each assumed a listening attitude.

他身后那群人先是踌躇不前，疑惑地面面相觑，然后又尴尬地跟在他后面。

The group of men behind him hesitated, glanced questioningly at one another, and awkwardly followed his example.

他的话完了，他的几个支持者拼命地鼓掌，而更多的人却噤若寒蝉，面面相觑。

As soon as he finished, his supporters applauded vigorously, but most of the masses were taken aback and exchanged doubtful glances.

这个消息本来是再平常不过的事情，但是，玛格·丽特和我听了却面面相觑。

The news was the simplest thing imaginable, and yet, as we took it in, Marguerite and I exchanged looks.

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