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scowl

/skaʊl/

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1 · verb

to look at someone with an angry expression

皱眉怒视

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The guard began to scowl when the visitors ignored the warning sign.
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游客无视警示牌时，警卫皱起眉头瞪着他们。
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Pronunciation: /skaʊl/

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