
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)