"man of few words" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 沉默寡言的人

Definition

一个说话很少、只在必要时才开口的男人。这个表达常用来形容重行动、轻言语的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多为正面评价，表达某人性格内向或低调。也可说“woman of few words”。适用于书面和口语场合。

Examples

My father is a man of few words.

我爸爸是个**沉默寡言的人**。

John is a man of few words, but people listen when he speaks.

约翰是个**沉默寡言的人**，但他说话时大家都会听。

He is a man of few words and never talks much at meetings.

他是个**沉默寡言的人**，在会议上从不多说话。

Don't expect a long speech—he's a man of few words.

别指望他讲话太多——他是个**沉默寡言的人**。

You can trust him; he's a man of few words and many actions.

你可以信任他；他是个**沉默寡言的人**，但很有行动力。

As always, the CEO was a man of few words and left early.

像往常一样，CEO这个**沉默寡言的人**很早就离开了。