王の威厳を前にして、彼は兢悚の体であった。
Before the king's majesty, he was in a state of fear and trembling.
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Even though he knew the circumstances, he approached me as if he didn't.
突然の悲報に接し、彼は失魂落魄の体であった。
Upon receiving the sudden sad news, he was in a state of utter shock.
試験に落ちた彼は、垂頭喪気の体で帰宅した。
He, who failed the exam, returned home in a state of utter dejection.
Usage Notes
Describes an outward appearance or an assumed manner, often meaning 'as if' or 'pretense'.
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