面目 miànmù noun ① (相貌) appearance ▸ 面目清秀 be of fine and delicate features ▸ 面目可憎 have ugly facial features ② (状态) aspect ▸ 恢复历史的本来面目 restore the historical truth ▸ 露出本来面目 show one’s true colours → 庐山真面目③ (颜面) face ▸ 有何面目去见江东父老 feel ashamed to face the people in one’s hometown |