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Meaning of 不苟言笑

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不 bù 苟 gǒu 言 yán 笑 xiào
serious in speech and manner; reticent; taciturn (idiom)
Example Sentences
1
金先生是一个不苟言笑的人
。
Mr Kim is an ace non-smiler.
2
这给一向不苟言笑的卡瑞尔一个要扮演的完美的选择
。
Which makes Carell, master of the awkward laugh, a perfect choice to play the lead.
3
面试官是那种不苟言笑的类型
,
不过我敢说我的回答很合他意
。
The interviewer was of the serious, taciturn type, but I could tell the answer registered.
4
但英雄是不说段子的
,
英雄坚持不苟言笑
:
只在严肃的事件中出手
。
Riddles, whatnot. Heroes don't tell jokes. Heroes keep it grim. Saving people is serious business.
5
汤姆森多才多艺
,
尤以数学和天文学上的成就著称
。
出生于爱尔兰的汤姆森身材高大
、
不苟言笑
、
面容消瘦
、
目光敏锐
。
A well-rounded man, known for his work in astronomy and mathematics, the Irish-born Thomson was a tall, austere figure with a narrow face and keenly penetrating eyes.