squinting

UK
/ˈskwɪntɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɪntɪŋ/
squintingсуществительное
Переводы
Squinting can sometimes be a sign of an eye condition called strabismus.
Косоглазие иногда может быть признаком глазного заболевания, называемого страбизмом.
Определения
The action or practice of looking at something with partially closed eyes.
Her squinting was noticeable as she tried to read the small print on the sign.
squintingгерундий или причастие настоящего времени
UK
/ˈskwɪntɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɪntɪŋ/
More precise classification; used attributively as present participle.
Переводы
The squinting man struggled to read the small print.
Косоглазый мужчина с трудом читал мелкий шрифт.
Дополнительные переводы
Определения
Having eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to bright light.
She gave him a squinting look as she tried to read the distant sign in the glaring sunlight.
squintглагол

squinting

Герундий

squinted
Прошедшее простое время
squinted
Причастие прошедшего времени
squinting
Герундий
UK
/skwɪnt/
US
/skwɪnt/
Переводы
She had to squint to see the small print.
Ей пришлось щуриться, чтобы увидеть мелкий шрифт.
He tends to squint when he's tired.
Он склонен косить, когда устает.
Дополнительные переводы
Определения
To look at something with partially closed eyes, often to see more clearly or because of bright light.
She had to squint to read the small print on the contract.
To have eyes that look in different directions, not properly aligned.
He squints slightly, which gives him a unique look.
Синонимы
narrow one's eyes
look askance
squint one's eyes
squintсуществительное
Определения
A condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other, causing one or both eyes to turn inwards, outwards, upwards, or downwards.
The doctor diagnosed her with a squint and recommended corrective surgery.
A quick or casual glance.
He took a squint at the newspaper headlines before heading out the door.
A small, narrow opening or slit, especially in a church wall, through which an altar or other object can be viewed; a hagioscope.
The medieval church featured a squint in the chancel wall so that worshippers in the side chapel could see the altar.
squintприлагательное
Определения
Having eyes that look in different directions or are not aligned properly (cross-eyed).
The child was squint and required corrective surgery.
Oblique or askance; not looking straight.
She cast him a squint glance, unsure of his intentions.
squintнаречие
Определения
Obliquely; sideways; askance.
He looked squint at the painting, trying to judge its perspective.