squinting

• Описывает действие, при котором смотрят на что-то с прищуренными глазами, часто чтобы видеть яснее или из-за яркого света.

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

1. Eyes half-closed to see betterB1formal

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

   Прищуривающийся

   • 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.

   Synonymsnarrowedsquinty

• Глагол, используемый для описания действия частичного прищуривания глаз, чтобы видеть яснее или как реакция на яркий свет.

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.

1. Cross one's eyesB2informal

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

   Скосить глаза

   • 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.

   Synonymscross

2. Be cross-eyedB2formalmedical

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

   Косить

   • 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.

3. Screw up eyes against lightA2informal

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

   Щуриться

   • 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.

   Synonymsnarrowscrew upsquinch