It's time to lower the raised eyebrow. 是时候放下扬起的眉毛了。
Somebody jumping for joy is easy to see while a raised eyebrow conveying doubt is easier to miss. 高兴得跳起来的人很容易被看到,然而把眉毛往上耸表达怀疑的态度却容易被人忽略。
Often it's the delivery which causes the audience to smile, so speak slowly and remember that a raised eyebrow or an unbelieving look may help to show that you are making a lighthearted remark. 通常是你说话的方式使听众发笑,因此说慢一些,记住扬扬眉毛或者摆出一副难以置信的表情,这些都会向人们显示你正在说笑话。
You raised the eyebrow and did it. 你一挑眉就做到了。
The saleswoman raised an eyebrow sceptically; her voice sharpened. 女推销员疑惑的扬扬眉毛,提高了嗓门。