To put on a false, insincere smile that doesn't reach the eyes, often indicating hypocrisy, concealed displeasure, or underlying malice.
老板听到员工提出的难题后，只是皮笑肉不笑地答应会考虑，但大家心里都明白他只是敷衍了事。
After hearing the difficult problem raised by his employee, the boss merely offered a forced, insincere smile and promised to consider it, but everyone knew he was just being perfunctory.
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Modern
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