squinting

Describes the action of looking at something with eyes partly closed, often to see more clearly or due to bright light.

deBeschreibt das (absichtliche oder unwillkürliche) Zusammenkneifen der Augen, oft um klarer zu sehen oder weil das Licht blendet.ruОписывает действие, при котором смотрят на что-то с прищуренными глазами, часто чтобы видеть яснее или из-за яркого света.esDescribe la acción de mirar algo con los ojos entrecerrados, a menudo para ver mejor o debido a una luz brillante.frDécrit l'action de regarder quelque chose en plissant les yeux, souvent pour y voir plus clair ou à cause d'une lumière vive.ptDescreve o ato de olhar para algo com os olhos semicerrados, muitas vezes para ver melhor ou por causa de luz forte.zh形容眯着眼睛看东西的动作，通常是为了看得更清楚或因为光线太强。arصفة تصف النظر إلى شيء بعينين ضيقتا الجفنين جزئياً، وغالباً ما يكون ذلك لرؤية أوضح أو بسبب الضوء الساطع أو للتعبير عن عدم التصديق.

1. Eyes half-closed to see better B1 formal

   Having the eyes partially closed in an attempt to see more clearly or to block out bright light.

   • The squinting man tried to read the small print on the menu.
   • She gave him a squinting look of suspicion.
   • The bright sun made everyone squinting as they walked outside.

   deDie Augen zusammengekniffenruПрищуривающийсяesEntornar los ojosfrplisser les yeuxptCom os olhos semicerradoszh眯着眼睛的arمُضَيِّقُ الْعَيْنَيْنِ

   Synonyme: narrowedsquinty

• more squinting comparative form
• most squinting superlative form

A verb used to describe the act of partially closing one's eyes in order to see more clearly or as a reaction to bright light.

deDie Augen teilweise schließen, um besser zu sehen oder als Reaktion auf helles Licht; auch seitwärts blicken oder blinzeln.ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия частичного прищуривания глаз, чтобы видеть яснее или как реакция на яркий свет.esVerbo que describe el acto de entrecerrar parcialmente los ojos para ver con más claridad o como reacción a una luz brillante.frVerbe décrivant l'action de plisser partiellement les yeux pour voir plus clairement ou en réaction à une lumière vive.ptVerbo usado para descrever o ato de semicerrar os olhos, geralmente para ver melhor, por causa de luz forte ou para olhar de soslaio.zh动词，指部分眯起眼睛以便看得更清楚，或因强光等刺激而眯眼；也可指斜视、偷看。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف تضييق العينين جزئيًّا لرؤية أوضح أو للتركيز، أو كردّ فعل على ضوء ساطع، أو للنظر بميل جانبي مع تضييق العين.

1. Cross one's eyes B2 informal

   To deliberately turn one's eyes inward toward each other, as if imitating strabismus.

   • The children squinted their eyes to make each other laugh.
   • He squinted on purpose to show he was joking.
   • She squinted her eyes inward to mimic the character.

   deDie Augen zusammenschielenruСкосить глазаesBizquearfrLoucher volontairement (en croisant les yeux)ptJuntar os olhoszh斗鸡眼arتحويل النظر إلى الداخل

   Synonyme: cross

2. Be cross-eyed B2 formal medical

   To have a condition where the eyes are not aligned properly, pointing in different directions.

   • The baby was born with a slight squint.
   • He squints because of a muscle imbalance in his eyes.
   • The doctor said she squints due to strabismus.

   deSchielenruКоситьesSer bizcofrÊtre atteint de strabismeptSer estrábicozh斜视arالحَوَل

3. Screw up eyes against light A2 informal

   To partly close one's eyes to protect them from bright light or to see more clearly.

   • She squinted in the bright sunlight.
   • He squinted to read the small print on the menu.
   • The driver squinted as the headlights of the oncoming car hit his eyes.

   deAugen zusammenkneifenruЩуритьсяesEntornar los ojosfrPlisser les yeuxptFechar os olhos contra a luzzh眯眼arتضييق العينين

   Synonyme: narrowscrew upsquinch

• squinted past participle
• squinted past simple
• squinting present participle
• squints third person singular