每日一词 187 Frown
2019-06-11 本文已影响0人
琢石喵
Frown
基础篇： to not approve of something
This practice is frowned upon as being wasteful.
进阶篇：
frown 是个动词，最基本的意思是皱眉，常常用来表示不赞成，后面的介词常用on/upon.可以用来替换disapprove disagree, dislike等词。
例句：That Justin Sun struck it rich with cryptocurrency has been frowned upon.
《经济学人》用例：
1）Most African leaders still frown on homosexuality.
2) Recruiters may also frown upon messy handwriting, body piercings and tattoos, even though these have no bearing on people's ability to do particular jobs.
3) President Rodrigo Duterte has encouraged his citizens to murder drug-dealers, something that is generally frowned upon Britain.
应用篇：
1）翻译：许多老师不赞成这样的做法。
Many teachers frown on such practices.
2) 造句：父母不同意我留学
My parents frown upon my decision to study abroad.
