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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