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glare

/ɡleə/ · /ɡler/

CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4205 in the learning path

怒目而视

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Definitions

v. Look at someone angrily for a sustained moment.

怒目而视

n. A strong, bright light that makes seeing difficult.

刺眼的强光

n. An angry, fixed look directed at someone.

怒视

Example

She glared at me when I interrupted her story.

我打断她讲故事时,她怒视着我。

Careful placement of street lighting can reduce glare and improve visibility for both drivers and pedestrians.

合理布置路灯可以减少眩光,改善驾驶员和行人的视野。

Collocations

  • glare at someone
  • give someone a glare
  • reduce glare
  • the glare of the sun

Word family

  • glaring (adj.)
  • glaringly (adv.)

Usage tip

glare at是怒视;stare at只是盯着看。

FAQ

What does glare mean?
Look at someone angrily for a sustained moment. A strong, bright light that makes seeing difficult. An angry, fixed look directed at someone.
How is glare pronounced?
UK /ɡleə/, US /ɡler/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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