scowls
scowls — verb
- scowlspresent simple I / you / we / they
- scowlses3rd person singular
- scowlsing-ing form
- scowlsedpast simple
1. to give a person or thing a dark, hostile look, usually with the eyebrows pulled
to give a person or thing a dark, hostile look, usually with the eyebrows pulled together and the face set hard
Pedro scowled at the boys who kept kicking a ball against his door.
pattern: scowled at + person causing annoyance
Maeve scowled across the table when her brother laughed at the broken cake.
pattern: scowled across + space toward target
The shop owner scowled as two wet dogs ran through the clean hallway.
Wei scowled at the blinking screen after the file disappeared again.
Amani scowled from the doorway while the guests argued over the bill.
文法句型
scowl at someone/something
scowl across the table
scowl from the doorway
用法筆記
Usually intransitive. The target is often added with 'at', while the surrounding clause names the action that causes the anger or disapproval.
常見錯誤
scowls — noun
- scowlssingular
- scowlsesplural
1. an angry, unfriendly facial look, usually made with the eyebrows pulled together
an angry, unfriendly facial look, usually made with the eyebrows pulled together and the mouth held tight
A deep scowl spread across Hari's face when the referee changed the call.
pattern: a scowl spread across someone's face
The guard answered our questions with a scowl and pointed to the exit.
pattern: with a scowl + reaction
Ziad's scowl told the class he had heard every whispered joke.
A tired scowl stayed on Camila's face through the noisy night shift.
One scowl from the coach sent the laughing players back into line.
文法句型
with a scowl
a scowl spread across someone's face
one scowl from someone
用法筆記
Often appears with 'with', 'wear', or a phrase naming the face. It suggests stronger anger or disapproval than a mild frown, so it fits tense or hostile scenes better than thoughtful ones.