摘要：“Scowl”源自中古英语“scoul”或“scowl”，意为“黑暗”或“阴沉”。这个词可能进一步追溯到古英语“scula”，意为“阴影”，并且与古高地德语“skolo”（意为“阴暗的地方”）有关。词源表明，“scowl”最初与“黑暗”或“阴沉”的概念相关，后

scowl

英 [skaʊl] 美 [skaʊl]

n.愁容；皱眉 v.皱眉；（天空）变阴沉晦暗

“Scowl”源自中古英语“scoul”或“scowl”，意为“黑暗”或“阴沉”。这个词可能进一步追溯到古英语“scula”，意为“阴影”，并且与古高地德语“skolo”（意为“阴暗的地方”）有关。词源表明，“scowl”最初与“黑暗”或“阴沉”的概念相关，后来逐渐演变为描述愤怒或不满的表情。

◉外刊例句

① 《华盛顿邮报》, 2024-10-15

His scowl deepened as he read the unfavorable review of his latest book.

当他读到对自己新书的负面评论时，他的眉头皱得更深了。

② 《经济学人》, 2024-08-20

The manager’s scowl made it clear that he was not pleased with their performance.

经理的怒容清楚地表明他对他们的表现并不满意。

◉经典名著

① 《呼啸山庄》（Wuthering Heights）, 艾米莉·勃朗特, 1847

Heathcliff’s scowl was enough to silence even the most talkative of guests.

希斯克利夫的怒容足以让最健谈的客人都噤若寒蝉。

② 《傲慢与偏见》（Pride and Prejudice）, 简·奥斯汀, 1813

Mr. Darcy’s scowl softened only when he caught sight of Elizabeth.

当看到伊丽莎白时，达西先生的怒容才稍有缓和。

◉Usage Examples

(1) That scowlhe's wearing on his face should tell you so.

(1) 他满脸的愁容告诉你他准备好了。

◉Usage Notes

When you scowl you make an angry face. The angry face you make is also called a scowl. Lighten up.

Scowl is an expressive word: it shares "ow" with frown, and if you say it like you mean it you might end up scowling yourself. Being scowled at is more unsettling than being frowned at. A scowl is like an angry frown you would give someone if you disapproved of them. A frown expresses sadness, but a scowl expresses disdain.

1. [VERB 动词]作怒容；沉下脸；绷着脸 When someone scowls, an angry or hostile expression appears on their face. [V] [V at n]

He scowled, and slammed the door behind him...

他怒气冲冲，摔门而去。

She scowled at the two men as they entered the room.

两个男人进屋时，她怒目而视。

Scowl is also a noun.

Chris met the remark with a scowl.

克里斯听到这句话，脸沉了下来。

来源：学无用的英语