frown
gb/fɹˈaʊn/ us/fɹˈaʊn/
A2
Angličtina
~ 700
összeráncolja a homlokát, összevonja a szemöldökét, homlokráncolás, összeráncolt homlok, rosszall, rossz szemmel néz
SLOVESO
A2
1
Vzorec užití:
to frown [at someone/something]
She frowned when she saw the mistake in the report.
Összeráncolta a homlokát, amikor meglátta a hibát a jelentésben.
He frowned at the noisy children in the library.
Összeráncolt homlokkal nézett a zajongó gyerekekre a könyvtárban.
The teacher frowned in concentration as she read the essay.
I frowned, trying to remember where I had put my keys.
They frowned at the unfair decision.
Učební příklady
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
Összeráncolta a homlokát, amikor meghallotta a rossz hírt.
He frowned at me.
Összeráncolt homlokkal nézett rám.
The man frowned in the shop.
I saw her frown when she read the letter.
We frown when we are not happy.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'frown' with 'scowl', but 'scowl' is usually stronger and more openly hostile.
Význam
Make a facial expression of displeasure
Kolokace
frown slightly
|frown deeply
|frown at
|frown in concentration
|frown in disapproval
Synonyma
scowl (Stronger and more hostile expression than a frown)
Antonyma
smile (Shows pleasure or friendliness, opposite of a frown)
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|body language
|body
|communication
Definice
To move your face so your eyebrows come together, often when you are angry, worried, or thinking hard.
To bring your eyebrows together and wrinkle your forehead, usually to show anger, worry, or deep thought.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
2
A deep frown crossed his face as he listened.
Miközben figyelt, mély ráncok jelentek meg a homlokán.
She answered with a frown.
Összeráncolt homlokkal válaszolt.
He looked up from his work with a frown.
I could see the frown on her face.
Her frown showed she was unhappy.
Učební příklady
He had a frown on his face.
Össze volt ráncolva a homloka.
She spoke with a frown.
Összeráncolt homlokkal beszélt.
I saw a frown on his face.
The teacher gave me a frown.
Her frown made me feel bad.
Význam
Facial expression of displeasure
Kolokace
a deep frown
|a slight frown
|wear a frown
|with a frown
|give a frown
Synonyma
grimace (A twisted facial expression that can show discomfort or dislike; not always the same as a frown)
Antonyma
smile (Facial expression showing happiness or friendliness)
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|body language
|body
|communication
Definice
The look on your face when you bring your eyebrows together because you are angry, worried, or thinking hard.
A facial expression where the eyebrows are drawn together and the forehead wrinkles, showing anger, worry, or concentration.
SLOVESO
B1
3
rosszall
B2
Vzorec užití:
to frown on/upon [something]
The company frowned on lateness to meetings.
A cég nem nézte jó szemmel, ha valaki elkésett a megbeszélésekről.
Many cultures frown upon speaking loudly in public.
Sok kultúrában rossz szemmel nézik, ha valaki hangosan beszél nyilvános helyen.
The school frowned on students using phones in class.
Učební příklady
My parents frown on bad language.
A szüleim rosszallják a csúnya beszédet.
The teacher frowns on cheating.
A tanár rosszallja a csalást.
They frown upon lying to friends.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes forget 'on' or 'upon' after 'frown' in this sense.
Význam
Show disapproval of something
Kolokace
frown upon smoking
|frown on cheating
|generally frowned upon
Synonyma
disapprove (Neutral term for thinking something is wrong)
Antonyma
approve (To think something is good or acceptable)
Témata
emotions
|social norms
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To say or think that something is not good or is not allowed.
To express disapproval of something, often used figuratively without an actual facial expression.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
frown
IPA
GB/fɹˈaʊn/
US/fɹˈaʊn/
Slabiky a přízvuk
frown (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (frown)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: frown
- Plural: frowns
Verb
- Base: frown
- 3rd Person Singular: frowns
- Present Participle: frowning
- Past: frowned
Příbuzná slova
Forms
frowns
noun
frowning
verb
frowned
verb
Negative and opposite forms
smile
verb A1
Výrazy
frown on/upon
1/fɹˈaʊn ənəpən/
phrasal verb
Disapprove of something
To think that something is bad or wrong.
Příklady
- The school frowns on eating in class.
- Many people frown upon wasting food.