wry
adj.(形容词)wri.er[ro.…r] 或 wry.er wri.est[ro.st] 或 wry.est Dryly humorous, often with a touch of irony.嘲弄的:枯燥乏味的幽默的,通常带有讽刺之意Temporarily twisted in an expression of distaste or displeasure:不悦的:表示不欣赏或不高兴的暂时扭曲的表情:例句:made a wry face.摆出不悦的面孔
Abnormally twisted or bent to one side; crooked:扭曲的、歪斜的:反常地扭曲或歪向一边的;歪曲的:例句:a wry nose.歪斜的鼻子
Being at variance with what is right, proper, or suitable; perverse.邪恶的:与正确的、合适的、适宜的事不一致的;乖张的
来源:From Middle English wrien [to turn] 源自 中古英语 wrien [转动] from Old English wrogian * see wer- 2源自 古英语 wrogian *参见 wer- 2
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wry.ly
adv.(副词)wry.ness
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