| 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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