| 词汇 | frowning |
| 释义 | (redirected from frowning)frown uponTo show one's disapproval of something. I just know my mother frowns upon my decision to go to a state school. Please stop frowning upon my choice and support me! frown on (something)To disapprove or show one's disapproval of something. I just know my mother frowns on my decision to go to a state school. If people frown on such relationships, they're just living in the past. frown at (someone or something)To look at someone or something with displeasure. Ted frowned at me as though I was the one who'd made that callous remark. Sadie frowned at the math problem that was giving her trouble. frown at someone or somethingto scowl at someone or something. Please don't frown at me. I didn't do anything. Frank frowned at the dog and gave it a kick. frown on someone or somethingto disapprove of someone or something; to show displeasure or disapproval of someone or something. The Internal Revenue Service frowns on tax cheaters. Aunt Clara always seemed to frown on my cousin for some reason. frown onRegard with disapproval or distaste, as in Pat frowns on bad language. this idiom transfers the disapproving facial expression to the thought it expresses. [Late 1500s] frown onor frown uponv. To disapprove of something: The administration frowns on late submissions of the required forms. My parents frown upon loud music. |
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