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定义
to powder one's nose: 去洗手间
powder: 粉末，细粉
示例
- "I don't wanna put a wad of white powder in my nose."
- "Susie : I have to go powder my nose, Miss Stake, but I think we should end this meeting here."
练习 1
Susie says she has to "powder her nose".
What does her statement express?
What does her statement express?
Susie says she has to "powder her nose".
What does her statement express?
What does her statement express?
The expression "to powder one's nose" does not indicate that someone wants to step outside for some air.
The expression "to powder one's nose" is used (by women) which indicates that they want or need to go to the bathroom. Example: The ladies have been in the bathroom over an hour powdering their noses! The meaning of the expression is not necessarily literal, and usually only expresses that the woman needs to use the restroom.
The expression "to powder one's nose" does not express that someone needs a cigarette.
The expression "to powder one's nose" does not express that someone has to sneeze, which is a spasm in which air (and sometimes more) is expelled from the mouth and nose.
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