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Wince Pain I  / Wins /  ◙ Verb [V Sth) To Suddenly Make

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◙ verb [V]
• ~ (at sth) to suddenly make an expression with your face that shows that you are feeling pain or embarrassment
• (因痛苦或尴尬)龇牙咧嘴,皱眉蹙额:
 »He winced as a sharp pain shot through his left leg. 
  他左腿一阵剧痛疼得他直龇牙咧嘴。 
 »I still wince when I think about that stupid thing I said. 
  我想到我说过的蠢话时仍懊悔不已。 
♦ wince noun [usually sing.] :
 »a wince of pain 
  痛得龇牙咧嘴 

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