| 释义 |
grimace
I. \ˈgrimə̇s, grə̇ˈmās\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French, from Middle French, alteration of grimache, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grīma mask, helmet — more at grime
1. : a deliberate or involuntary distortion of the countenance expressive of some feeling (as contempt, disapprobation, complacency) : a wry face
< gave a little grimace of disgust >
2.
a. : artful show : affectation; broadly : sham, pretense
b. archaic : an affected expression or attitude especially of formal good manners or exaggerated gentility
II. intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: French grimacer, from grimace, n.
: to make grimaces : distort one's face : make faces
• grimac·er \-sə(r)\ noun -s |