"look in the eye" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 直视（某人）的眼睛

Definition

直视某人的眼睛，通常表示诚实、自信或真诚。有时也指勇敢地面对某人，不害怕。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或强调情感的场合，表示坦诚、无所畏惧。常见表达如“无法直视某人的眼睛”（羞愧）或“敢于直视某人眼睛”（坦率、勇敢）。多为比喻，日常对话不常用字面意义。

Examples

It's important to look in the eye when you speak to someone.

和别人说话时，**直视对方的眼睛**很重要。

She couldn't look him in the eye after lying.

说谎后，她无法**直视他的眼睛**。

Can you look me in the eye and tell me the truth?

你能**直视我的眼睛**告诉我实话吗？

He was brave enough to look the boss in the eye and ask for a raise.

他足够勇敢，敢于**直视老板的眼睛**请求加薪。

If you can't look her in the eye, she'll know you're hiding something.

如果你无法**直视她的眼睛**，她会知道你有秘密。

Sometimes it’s hard to look yourself in the eye when you make a mistake.

有时当你犯错误时，很难**直视自己的眼睛**。