frown
frown — verb
1. to press your eyebrows downward and toward each other, creating folds on your fo
to press your eyebrows downward and toward each other, creating folds on your forehead, as a reaction when you feel annoyed, find something unacceptable, or are thinking hard about something
Imani frowned at the restaurant bill, surprised by the extra charges.
frowned at [something] showing displeasure
The librarian frowned when two children started running between the bookshelves.
Hyun frowned as he tried to remember where he had parked his bicycle.
The doctor frowned when she saw the swelling around Caleb's ankle.
Many older residents frown upon playing loud music in the building after midnight.
- smile
shows happiness, approval, or friendliness — the opposite facial expression
文法句型
frown at [someone/something]
frown on/upon [something]
用法筆記
The phrasal verb 'frown on' or 'frown upon' has a distinct meaning: to disapprove of a type of behaviour or activity, not just to make a facial expression. This form is often used in the passive: 'Cheating is frowned upon in this school.'
frown — noun
1. the facial expression created by pulling your eyebrows down and together, causin
the facial expression created by pulling your eyebrows down and together, causing creases in your forehead — a reaction that signals annoyance, concern, deep thought, or disapproval
Lara looked at the spilled paint on her new shoes with a deep frown.
with a [adjective] frown
A frown crossed Nikhil's face when he read the letter from the bank.
Théo examined the wiring diagram with a frown of quiet concentration.
The coach's frown told the players that their performance was not good enough.
Kasia noticed her grandmother's frown and asked if something was wrong.
- smile
an expression showing happiness, pleasure, or approval
文法句型
with a frown
a frown of [emotion]