askance
UK/ә'skæns/US
GREA1
Definitions
adv.
With a sideways glance expressing doubt, suspicion, or disapproval.
怀疑地；斜眼地
adj.
Turned to one side, especially of the eyes.
斜视的；侧目的
v.
To look at someone with a sideways, suspicious glance.
斜眼看；侧目而视
Root Breakdown
askanceother
=askance
Common Collocations
- 1.look askance怀疑地看
- 2.cast askance怀疑地投
- 3.view askance怀疑地看待
Example Sentences
- 1.
He looked at her askance with suspicion.
- 2.
The proposal was viewed askance by critics.