frown
verb
UK/fraʊn/
US/fraʊn/
Definitions of frown verb
- C2Intransitive(不及物动词)
To contract the eyebrows, often while turning down the corners of the mouth, indicating displeasure, worry, sadness, or deep thought.
皱眉；蹙眉
She frowned at the contract, clearly displeased with some of the terms.
她皱着眉头看着合同，显然对某些条款感到不满。
He frowned as he listened to the complicated explanation.
他皱着眉头听着复杂的解释。
A frown appeared on her face when she noticed the mistake.
当她注意到错误时，脸上露出了皱眉的表情。
Phrasal Verbs of frown
- frown on/upon something
to regard something with disapproval
不允许；不赞成
• Some communities frown upon ugly signs in public parks.
一些社区不赞成在公园里设置难看的标志。