grimace

/ˈɡrɪməs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡrɪməs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgri-məs gri-ˈmās/ (ame, mw) · /ˈɡrɪm.əs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡrɪm.əs/ (ame, ipa)

grimace — verb

  • grimace,,present simple I / you / we / they
  • grimacepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • grimaces,,he / she / it
  • grimaceshe / she / it
  • grimaced,,past simple
  • grimacedpast simple
  • grimacing,,-ing form
  • grimacing-ing form

1. to pull your face into a twisted, unattractive shape as a sudden reaction to phy

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to pull your face into a twisted, unattractive shape as a sudden reaction to physical pain, a bad taste or smell, or something you find very unpleasant

例句

Mei-Lin grimaced when the doctor touched her swollen ankle.

grimace + when + [painful situation]

Haruto grimaced at the bitter taste of the medicine.

grimace + at + [unpleasant sensation]

同義詞
  • wince

    quicker, more involuntary reaction, usually to sudden pain or surprise

  • scowl

    expresses anger or bad mood rather than pain or disgust

  • frown

    milder expression of displeasure, concentration, or worry

反義詞
  • smile

    a happy or friendly facial expression

文法句型

grimace + at/in/with + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used with the prepositions 'at' (the cause), 'with' (the feeling), or 'in' (the emotion) to indicate why someone is grimacing.

常見錯誤

❌He grimaced her angrily.
✅He grimaced at her angrily.
💡Grimace is intransitive; you cannot grimace someone. Use 'at' to show the target of the expression.
❌She grimaced loudly when she stubbed her toe.
✅She grimaced when she stubbed her toe.
💡Grimace describes a facial expression, not a sound. Use 'groaned' or 'yelled' for a noise.

grimace — noun