askance

ә'skæns
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英文释义

s. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
r. with suspicion or disapproval
r. with a side or oblique glance

中文翻译

adv. 怀疑地, 斜眼看

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记忆技巧

askance 可以拆分为 as-（表示方向）和 skance（与“侧目”相关）。结合起来，可以理解为“从侧面看”，即用怀疑的眼光看待事物。

例句

1. She looked at him askance when he suggested skipping the meeting.
当他建议跳过会议时，她用怀疑的目光看着他。
2. The teacher regarded the student's excuse askance because it seemed too rehearsed.
老师对学生的借口持怀疑态度，因为这听起来太过于准备好了。
3. He raised an eyebrow and looked askance at the unusual proposal.
他扬起一只眉毛，对这个不寻常的提议投以怀疑的目光。

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