解释
- adv. 侧目地
※ 提供单词"asquint"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照,中英文词源、例句和用法等。
英文词源
- asquint (adv.)
- early 13c., "obliquely, with a sidelong glance," of uncertain etymology; from a- (1) + "a word corresponding to Du. schuinte 'slope, slant' of the independent use of which no instances survive ..." [OED]. "Middle English Dictionary" compares French équinter "cut to a point;" French dialectal (e)squintar "cast a glance, look furtively."