
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)
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。)