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body language

/ˈbɒdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

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/ˈbɒdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/B2formal
  • ruПроцесс невербального общения с помощью осознанных или неосознанных жестов, поз, мимики и движений тела.

The process of communicating nonverbally through conscious or unconscious gestures, postures, facial expressions, and movements of the body.

  1. Non-verbal communicationB1formal

    The process of communicating through conscious or unconscious gestures, postures, facial expressions, and movements of the body.

    ruНевербальное общение

    • Her body language showed she was nervous during the interview.
    • Crossed arms can be a sign of defensive body language.
    • He used open body language to appear more approachable.
  2. Interpretation of signalsB2formal

    The study or interpretation of physical behavior as a way to understand a person's feelings or intentions.

    ruЯзык тела

    • Learning to read body language is useful in negotiations.
    • His body language suggested he was lying.
    • The therapist noticed the patient's body language indicated discomfort.