frown
v
1[I, Ipr]
~ (at sb/sth) bring the eyebrows together, so wrinkling the skin on one's forehead (to express anger, thought, worry, etc) 皱眉, 蹙额(以示生气、 沉思、 忧愁等)
What's wrong? Why are you frowning? 出什麽事了? 干什麽皱著眉头?
Peter frowned at the noise coming from the boys' bedroom. 彼得听到从男孩子卧室传来的吵闹声便皱起眉头.
She read through the letter, frowning at its contents. 她把信看了一遍, 从头到尾双眉深锁.
2 (phr v) frown on/upon sth disapprove of sth 不赞成某事; 不许可; 不同意
My parents always frown on late nights out. 我父母向来不赞成深夜外出.
Gambling is frowned upon by some church authorities. 有些教会权力机关不许可赌博. =>Usage at smirk 用法见smirk. frown, n serious, angry, worried, etc look on the face causing lines on the forehead; expression of displeasure 皱眉; 蹙额; 不悦
She looked up from her exam paper with a worried frown. 她看完自己的试卷愁眉不展地抬起头来.
I noticed a slight frown of disapproval on his face. 我留意到他轻轻皱了一下眉, 露出不赞成的样子.
OK, everyone. Less noise, please! Gather round and listen carefully. First we are going to search the beach and the rock pools. Let me remind you what we are looking for: seaweeds, fish, plants, all living things. When you find anything, make a note where
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Here are some more tips on becoming a good listener. First, take turns to listen. Don't all try to speak at the same time when you are in a group. Listen without interrupting, and stop others from interrupting. Then it will be someone else's turn. That wa