Значение
значений: 8A significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.
lüsterner Blick, anzügliches Grinsen
косо́й взглядkosój vzgljad
An arch or affected glance or cast of countenance.
(Британия, диалектное)The flank or loin.
(устаревшее)The cheek.
(устаревшее)The face.
(устаревшее)One's appearance; countenance.
(устаревшее)Complexion; hue; colour.
(устаревшее)Flesh; skin.
- a suggestive or sneering look or grin
- a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
Примеры
предложений: 4Look at the leer on Tom's face.
Is that a smile or a leer?
She caught him leering at the waitress.
A second look may be flattering; after that, things go downhill: first to staring, then to ogling, finally to frankly leering.
Переводы
языков: 2По значениям 1
По значениям 1
Происхождение
Exact development uncertain, but apparently from a verb *leer (“to make a face, look sidewExact development uncertain, but apparently from a verb *leer (“to make a face, look sideways”), from leer (“cheek, face, profile”).
From Middle English ler, leor (“face, cheek”), from Old English hlēor (“face, cheek, profile”), from Proto-West Germanic *hleuʀ, from Proto-Germanic *hleuzą (“ear, cheek”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱlews- (“temple of the forehead, cheek”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱlew- (“to hear”). Cognate with Scots lire, lere (“face, appearance, complexion”), Dutch lier (“cheek”), Swedish lyra (“pout”), Norwegian lia (“hillside”), Icelandic hlýr (“the face, cheek, countenance”). Related to Old English hlyst (“sense of hearing, listening”) and hlysnan (“to listen”). More at list, listen.
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Формы
мн. число: leersСинонимы
синонимов: 1- a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls:sneer