Академічний IELTS (Рівень 6-7) - Мова тіла та жести

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

передрати плечима, знизити плечима

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

кліпати очима

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

усміхатися, сміятися широко

to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

сіпнутися, відсахнутися

to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance

погладити, поплескати

to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness

привітати, кланятися

to slightly hit someone's fist with one's own as an act of celebration, greeting, or agreement

вдарити кулаком, стукнутися кулаками

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

сміятися

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

кривити обличчя, сіпати обличчям

to gesture with a motion of the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

покликати, кликати

to walk or move in a proud and often showy manner

стрибати, скакати

to lift a glass filled with a beverage, often as a gesture of celebration, honor, or well-wishing

to use body language in order to pretend one is confident, brave, etc.

to convey meaning or emphasize ideas through physical gestures or movements

жестикуулювати, робити жести

to alter one's facial expression in response to someone or something, often to convey emotions such as dislike, disgust, or mockery

to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

підштовхнути, попхати

to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

зморщити, скривити