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v sign

/ˈviː saɪn/

翻译: 一种手势,食指和中指伸出成V形;通常表示胜利或和平,但在英国等语境中,若手背朝外则是一种侮辱性手势。

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/ˈviː saɪn/B1informal
  • zh一种手势,食指和中指伸出成V形;通常表示胜利或和平,但在英国等语境中,若手背朝外则是一种侮辱性手势。

A hand gesture made by raising the index and middle fingers in a V shape, which can signify victory, peace, or, in some contexts (especially British), an offensive insult when given with the palm facing inward.

  1. Victory or Peace SignA2informal

    A hand gesture made by raising the index and middle fingers in a V shape, often used to symbolize victory or peace.

    zh胜利或和平手势

    • The crowd flashed the V sign as the team won the championship.
    • She made a V sign for peace during the protest.
    • He gave a V sign to the camera after the interview.
  2. Insulting Gesture (UK)B2informalbritish

    In the UK and some other countries, the V sign with the palm facing inward is considered an offensive gesture.

    zh侮辱性手势(英国)

    • He made a V sign at the driver who cut him off.
    • The politician was criticized for giving a V sign to the opposition.
    • In some cultures, the V sign can be misinterpreted as rude.