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squinting

/ˈskwɪn.tɪŋ/

Перевод: Описывает действие, при котором смотрят на что-то с прищуренными глазами, часто чтобы видеть яснее или из-за яркого света., Глагол, используемый для описания действия частичного прищуривания глаз, чтобы видеть яснее или как реакция на яркий свет.

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˈskwɪn.tɪŋ/

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

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

    🇷🇺Прищуривающийся

    Синонимы: narrowedsquinty

  • more squinting comparative form
  • most squinting superlative form

verb

B2formalcommon/skwɪnt/

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.

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

    🇷🇺Скосить глаза

    Синонимы: 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.

    🇷🇺Косить

  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.

    🇷🇺Щуриться

    Синонимы: narrowscrew upsquinch

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