In any case, to wear an improper expression on your face (to look incredulous when a victory was announced, for example) was itself a punishable offence.

• 不消说，脸上的表情不妥当，这本身就活该挨收拾； 比方说，人家明明在宣布胜利的喜讯，怎么能显得满肚子怀疑?