wince

• 名词，指因疼痛、尴尬或痛苦而做出的轻微不自主的面部扭曲或身体动作。

A noun referring to a slight, involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body, typically caused by pain, embarrassment, or distress.

1. Facial expression of painB2formal

   A slight, involuntary grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain, distress, or embarrassment.

   痛苦的表情

   • He gave a wince when the doctor touched his wound.
   • A wince crossed her face as she tasted the sour lemon.
   • The sight of the needle caused a visible wince.

   同义词flinchgrimace

• 动词，指因疼痛、不适或痛苦而做出轻微的不由自主的面部扭曲或身体退缩动作。

A verb used to describe a slight, involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body, typically in response to pain or distress.

1. React to painB2formal

   To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement due to pain, distress, or embarrassment.

   因疼痛而皱眉缩身

   • He winced as the doctor injected the needle.
   • She winced when she touched the hot pan.
   • The patient winced with every movement of his injured arm.

   同义词blenchcringeflinchquailrecoilshrinksquinchstart

2. React to unpleasantnessB2formal

   To show a reaction of discomfort or distaste to something unpleasant.

   对不愉快事物作出反应

   • He winced at the terrible smell coming from the kitchen.
   • She winced when she heard the screeching sound of the chalk.
   • The audience winced at the awkward joke.

   同义词blenchcringeflinchgrimacequailrecoilshrinkstart