“言行”常见的英文表达是 “words and deeds” 或 “speech and conduct”。
“words and deeds” 侧重于表达一个人所说的和所做的,强调语言与实际行动之间的关联。例如:We should judge a person not only by his words but also by his deeds.(我们评判一个人,不仅要看他怎么说,还要看他怎么做。 )
“speech and conduct” 中,“speech” 指言语、发言,“conduct” 侧重于行为、举止,更强调一个人在社会活动中的表现。例如:His speech and conduct have always been above reproach.(他的言行一直无可挑剔。 )