frown

🇬🇧 UK/fraun/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLC2

Definitions

v.

To wrinkle the forehead and bring the eyebrows together, expressing displeasure, worry, or concentration.

皱眉,蹙额(表示不满、担忧等)

n.

A facial expression with the brows drawn together, indicating displeasure, worry, or disapproval.

皱眉,愁眉苦脸

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
frownother
=frown

Common Collocations

  • 1.frown upon不赞成
  • 2.frown at皱眉看着
  • 3.frown deeply深深皱眉

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She frowned at the disappointing test score in frustration.

  • 2.

    A deep frown etched on his face showed his disapproval.

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