ONE PHRASE, IN CONTEXT
give someone the silent treatment
用不说话来冷落或惩罚某人

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读懂它,也学会这样说。
01用不说话来冷落或惩罚某人
非正式。特指故意拒绝交流,常见于争执后。
IN A SENTENCE
He's giving me the silent treatment over dinner.
他因为晚饭的事不跟我说话。
"Are you giving me the silent treatment?" "No, I'm trying to chew."
“你是在用不说话惩罚我吗?”“没有,我在嚼东西。”
