simpering

['simpɝriŋ]
  • adj. 傻笑的;皮笑肉不笑的
  • v. 傻笑;假笑(simper的ing形式)
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simpering (adj.)
1580s, present participle adjective from simper (v.). Related: Simperingly.
1. a silly simpering girl
扭捏作态、嘻嘻傻笑的女孩子

来自《权威词典》

2. Lydgate's conceit was of the arrogant sort, never simpering , never impertinent.
利德盖特的自负是一种傲气, 它从不嗤笑, 从不盛气凌人.

来自辞典例句

3. Then there is spring, the season for simpering adolescents , May flies and impressionable poetasters.
再说春天吧.那是乐呵呵的小青年, 多愁善感的三流诗人和蜉蝣的季节.

来自名作英译部分