dough-faced

短语

a. doughface的变形

发音

AU

词形变化

more dough-faced 比较级 most dough-faced 最高级

别名

doughfaced

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Cowardly.

    美国 习语
  2. 2.

    Obsequious; fawning; pliable.

    美国 习语
  3. 3.

    Resembling or characterized by a bloated, pale, or plump face or complexion.

    过时 贬义 废旧

词源

In reference to the white color of a person's face when drained of blood through fear.

来源:wiktionary