Definitions
v. To smile widely, usually showing your teeth.
咧嘴笑；露齿笑
n. A broad smile that usually shows the teeth.
咧嘴笑；露齿笑
Example
She grinned when her puppy brought back the ball.
小狗把球叼回来时，她咧嘴笑了。
A friendly grin from a teacher may help nervous students feel more comfortable participating in classroom discussions.
老师一个友善的笑容，可能让紧张的学生更自在地参与课堂讨论。
Collocations
- grin broadly
- a cheeky grin
- grin at someone
Synonyms
- smile
- beam
Antonyms
- frown
Usage tip
grin比smile更强调咧嘴露齿；过去式为grinned。
FAQ
- What does grin mean?
- To smile widely, usually showing your teeth. A broad smile that usually shows the teeth.
- How is grin pronounced?
- UK /ɡrɪn/, US /ɡrɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
