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smirk

UK //smɜːk//US //smɜːrk//

词源

源自古英语 smearcian(微笑),与德语 schmunzeln(会心一笑)同源,最初可能模拟抿嘴笑的声音。

noun

❶ 一种自鸣得意或轻蔑的微笑,通常带有不真诚或傲慢的意味,嘴角微微上扬但眼神可能冷淡。

“He gave her a smirk when she dropped her books.”

(当她书掉在地上时,他朝她露出一个得意的笑。)

“The politician's smirk during the debate annoyed many viewers.”

(辩论中政客那抹轻蔑的笑激怒了许多观众。)

同义词:grin, smug smile, sneer

verb

❶ 露出得意的笑容,通常带有炫耀、嘲讽或不怀好意的意味,可能伴随挑眉等微表情。

“He smirked at his rival's mistake.”

(他对竞争对手的错误报以讥笑。)

“Stop smirking! This is a serious matter.”

(别幸灾乐祸地笑了!这是很严肃的事。)

同义词:grin smugly, sneer, simper

常见短语

smirk at someone — 对某人露出讥讽或得意的笑容,通常带有挑衅或居高临下的意味。

“The bullies smirked at the new student as he walked by.”

(当新生走过时,霸凌者们对他露出嘲弄的笑容。)