wink

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GREB2

Definitions

v.

To close and open one eye quickly as a signal or gesture; to look the other way and ignore something

眨眼,使眼色;对…视而不见

n.

An act of closing one eye briefly as a signal; a very short period of sleep

眨眼,使眼色;片刻的睡眠

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
winkother
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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She gave him a knowing wink to indicate that the plan was going well.

  • 2.

    The comedian would wink at the audience during the humorous jokes.

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