deportment

/dɪˈpɔːtmənt/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈpȯrt-mənt dē-/ (ame, mw)

deportment — 名詞

1. the way a person holds and moves their body when standing or walking, judged as

1.名詞B2
釋義

儀態

行走和站立的身體姿態

the way a person holds and moves their body when standing or walking, judged as graceful and dignified or the opposite

例句

The young dancer's graceful deportment impressed everyone at the audition.

這位年輕舞者優雅的儀態令試鏡的所有人印象深刻。

collocation: graceful deportment

Wei's slouched shoulders and shuffling feet showed poor deportment during the ceremony.

Wei 在典禮期間垂肩拖步的模樣，顯示出他儀態很差。

collocation: poor deportment

同義詞
  • posture

    more general term for body position; less formal than deportment

  • bearing

    more formal, focusing on overall manner of carrying oneself

  • carriage

    specifically the way one holds the body when walking or standing

反義詞

用法筆記

Frequently used in educational or institutional contexts where correct posture is taught or assessed as part of a curriculum.

常見錯誤

❌She works in the marketing deportment.
✅She works in the marketing department.
💡'deportment' and 'department' sound somewhat alike but 'deportment' refers to posture, not an organisational unit.

2. the way a person behaves in formal or public situations, judged by standards of

2.名詞B2
釋義

品行；舉止

正式場合中的行為表現

the way a person behaves in formal or public situations, judged by standards of politeness or social correctness

例句

Omar's polite deportment at the international meeting earned him great respect.

Omar 在國際會議上彬彬有禮的舉止為他贏得了極大的尊重。

collocation: polite deportment

Parents were asked to discuss proper deportment with their children before the school trip.

校方請家長在學校旅行前與孩子討論應有的品行。

collocation: proper deportment

同義詞
  • behaviour

    more common and less formal; broader in scope

  • conduct

    similar register to deportment; often used in disciplinary contexts

  • manners

    focuses on politeness in social interactions; more everyday

  • etiquette

    refers to the rules of polite behaviour, not the behaviour itself

反義詞

用法筆記

Applies mainly to behaviour in formal, public, or professional settings rather than private or casual situations.

常見錯誤

❌His deportment at the party was relaxed and friendly.
✅His behaviour at the party was relaxed and friendly.
💡'deportment' sounds unnatural for casual settings; use 'behaviour' for informal contexts.