smirk
gb/smˈɚk/ us/smˈɚk/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 700
önelégülten vigyorog, gúnyosan mosolyog, önelégült vigyor, gúnyos mosoly
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to smirk at [someone/something]
She smirked when she heard her rival had failed the test.
Önelégülten elvigyorodott, amikor meghallotta, hogy a riválisa megbukott a teszten.
He smirked at my mistake, clearly enjoying it.
Önelégülten vigyorgott a hibámon, láthatóan élvezte.
The politician smirked as he delivered the cutting remark.
I saw him smirk when the teacher got the answer wrong.
She tried not to smirk during the awkward silence.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He smirked when I dropped my pen.
Önelégülten elvigyorodott, amikor elejtettem a tollamat.
She smirked at me after she won.
Önelégülten rám vigyorgott, miután nyert.
The boy smirked when the teacher made a mistake.
I saw her smirk when he fell.
He smirked at the joke.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'smirk' with a friendly smile; however, 'smirk' usually has a negative or mocking feeling.
Σημασία
To smile smugly or mockingly
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
smirk at
|smirk knowingly
|smirk slightly
|try not to smirk
Συνώνυμα
sneer (Often more openly contemptuous or scornful than 'smirk'.)
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grin ('Grin' is broader and can be friendly, while 'smirk' suggests smugness or mockery.)
Αντώνυμα
beam (A broad, genuine smile that shows happiness rather than smugness.)
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frown (An expression showing displeasure or sadness, opposite to smiling.)
Θέματα
emotions
|communication
|body language
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To smile in a way that looks proud, pleased with yourself, or as if you are making fun of someone.
To smile in a way that shows smugness, self-satisfaction, or mild amusement at someone else's expense.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
2
He gave me a smug little smirk before walking away.
Önelégült kis vigyort vetett rám, mielőtt elsétált.
Her smirk told me she already knew the answer.
Az önelégült vigyora elárulta, hogy már tudja a választ.
I recognized his trademark smirk from across the room.
The smirk on his face made me angry.
She tried to hide her smirk behind her hand.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He gave me a smirk.
Önelégült vigyort vetett rám.
I saw her smirk when I fell.
Láttam az önelégült vigyorát, amikor elestem.
The man had a smirk on his face.
She tried to hide her smirk.
His smirk made me upset.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'smirk' with 'smile'; remember that 'smirk' suggests pride or making fun of someone.
Σημασία
A smug or mocking smile
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
give a smirk
|wear a smirk
|with a smirk
|hide a smirk
Συνώνυμα
sneer (A facial expression showing contempt, sometimes including a curl of the lip.)
|
grin (Can be friendly or mocking; 'smirk' is more often negative.)
Αντώνυμα
beam (A big, happy smile without mockery.)
Θέματα
emotions
|communication
|body language
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A smile that looks proud or like you are making fun of someone.
A facial expression in which the corners of the mouth turn up in a smug, self-satisfied, or mocking way.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
smirk
IPA
GB/smˈɚk/
US/smˈɚk/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
smirk (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (smirk)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: smirk
- Plural: smirks
Verb
- Base: smirk
- 3rd Person Singular: smirks
- Present Participle: smirking
- Past: smirked
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
smirks
noun
smirking
verb
smirked
verb
Εκφράσεις
wipe the smirk off someone's face
1/wˈaɪp ðə smˈɚk ˈɔf sˈʌmwˌʌnz fˈeɪs/
idiom
informal
Remove someone's smug look
To make someone lose their proud or mocking smile, often by proving them wrong or defeating them.
Παραδείγματα
- The victory wiped the smirk off his face.
- Her quick reply wiped the smirk off his face.
with a smirk
1/wˈɪθ ə smˈɚk/
fixed phrase
Accompanied by a smug smile
Having a proud or mocking smile while doing something.
Παραδείγματα
- He spoke with a smirk, making everyone uncomfortable.
- She handed me the paper with a smirk.