| 释义 |
scowl
I. \ˈskau̇l, esp before pause or consonant -au̇əl\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English skoulen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish skule to scowl
intransitive verb
1. : to draw down the forehead and make a face in expression of considerable displeasure : frown angrily and threateningly
2. : to exhibit a threatening aspect
< the mountain scowled down over the valley >
3. : to express itself in a scowl
< a menace scowled upon the brow — Washington Irving >
transitive verb
: to express with a scowl
< scowled his disappointment at his father >
• scowl·er \-lə(r)\ noun -s
II. noun
(-s)
: a facial expression of considerable displeasure : an angry threatening frown |