frowns

IPA/fraʊn/
KK[frˈaʊnz]IPA/fraʊn/

frowns — verb

  • frownspresent simple I / you / we / they
  • frownses3rd person singular
  • frownsing-ing form
  • frownsedpast simple

1. To move your brows toward each other until creases appear above your eyes, typic

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

To move your brows toward each other until creases appear above your eyes, typically as a reaction that signals annoyance, worry, deep concentration, or unhappiness with something.

例句

Mei-Lin frowned at the maths problem, trying to figure out the answer.

frown at [something] showing concentration

Grandpa frowned in confusion as he tried to read the tiny medicine-bottle label.

frown in [emotion] — confusion

同義詞
  • scowl

    More intense and always angry; the whole face darkens, not just the eyebrows.

  • grimace

    Twisting the face in pain, disgust, or strong disapproval — involves the mouth more than the brows.

  • glower

    Staring angrily with the eyes; the brows may be lowered but the emphasis is on the hostile look.

反義詞
  • smile

    Turning the corners of the mouth upward to show pleasure or friendliness.

  • beam

    Smiling very broadly with happiness, the opposite of a concentrated or annoyed expression.

文法句型

frown at [someone/something]

frown in/with [emotion]

用法筆記

Unlike 'scowl', which always signals anger, 'frown' can also show deep concentration or simple confusion. The subject is usually a person, and the reason for the frown appears after 'at', 'in', or a 'when'-clause.

常見錯誤

❌She frowned to him.
✅She frowned at him.
💡'frown' takes 'at' when directed at a person, not 'to'.
❌He frowned because of the news.
✅He frowned at the news.
💡use 'at' followed by whatever causes the frown.

frowns — noun