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单词 squint
释义 squint
v., n., & adj.
--v
  1. intr. have the eyes turned in different directions, have a squint.
  2. intr. (often foll. by at) look obliquely or with half-closed eyes.
  3. tr. close (one's eyes) quickly, hold (one's eyes) half-shut.
--n
  1. = STRABISMUS.
  2. a stealthy or sidelong glance.
  3. colloq. a glance or look (had a squint at it).
  4. an oblique opening through the wall of a church affording a view of the altar.
  5. a leaning or inclination towards a particular object or aim.
--adj
  1. squinting.
  2. looking different ways.
Phrases and idioms
squint-eyed
  1. squinting.
  2. malignant, ill-willed.
Derivatives
squinter n. squinty adj.
Etymology: ASQUINT: (adj.) perh. f. squint-eyed f. obs. squint (adv.) f. ASQUINT
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