Definitions
v. to close and open one eye quickly as a signal
眨一只眼示意
n. a quick closing and opening of one eye as a signal
眨眼示意
Example
My sister winked at me across the dinner table.
姐姐隔着餐桌朝我眨了一只眼。
A friendly wink may communicate shared understanding, although its meaning can vary considerably across different cultures.
友善的眨眼可能传达彼此的默契，但其含义在不同文化间可能有很大差异。
Collocations
- wink at someone
- give someone a wink
- not sleep a wink
Usage tip
wink常指单眼示意；blink指自然眨眼。
FAQ
- What does wink mean?
- to close and open one eye quickly as a signal a quick closing and opening of one eye as a signal
- How is wink pronounced?
- UK /wɪŋk/, US /wɪŋk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
