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grimace

UK/gri'meis/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A twisted facial expression showing pain, disgust, or contempt

鬼脸,怪相

v.

To twist one's face into an expression of pain, disgust, or contempt

做鬼脸,扮怪相

Root Breakdown

Loanword
grimaceother
=grimace

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    When she tasted the bitter medicine, a grimace appeared on her face.

  • 2.

    He couldn't help but grimace at the sight of the injury.

  • 3.

    The gymnast's grimace showed the pain of her difficult routine.

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