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askance

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Definitions

adv.

With a sideways glance expressing doubt, suspicion, or disapproval.

ๆ€€็–‘ๅœฐ๏ผ›ๆ–œ็œผๅœฐ

adj.

Turned to one side, especially of the eyes.

ๆ–œ่ง†็š„๏ผ›ไพง็›ฎ็š„

v.

To look at someone with a sideways, suspicious glance.

ๆ–œ็œผ็œ‹๏ผ›ไพง็›ฎ่€Œ่ง†

๐Ÿงฉ Root Breakdown

askanceother
=askance

Common Collocations

  • 1.look askanceๆ€€็–‘ๅœฐ็œ‹
  • 2.cast askanceๆ€€็–‘ๅœฐๆŠ•
  • 3.view askanceๆ€€็–‘ๅœฐ็œ‹ๅพ…

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He looked at her askance with suspicion.

  • 2.

    The proposal was viewed askance by critics.

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