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grimaced

UK //ˈɡrɪm.əst//US //ˈɡrɪm.əst//

词源

源自法语grimacer(做鬼脸),最早可追溯至古法语grimuche(面具),与德语Grimasse(鬼脸)同源。

verb

❶ 因痛苦、厌恶或不适而扭曲面部表情,通常表现为皱眉、咧嘴或撇嘴等动作。

“She grimaced when she tasted the bitter medicine.”

(她尝到苦药时做了个鬼脸。)

“He grimaced in pain after stubbing his toe.”

(他踢到脚趾后疼得龇牙咧嘴。)

同义词:scowl, frown, make a face, wince, sneer

常见短语

grimace at — 对某事物做出厌恶或痛苦的表情,常用于表达对不喜欢事物的即时反应。

“He grimaced at the idea of working overtime again.”

(听到又要加班的想法时他露出了苦相。)