Scrunched Meaning in English
word · lemma: scrunch
释义
Pressed, squeezed, or crushed into a smaller or wrinkled shape, often by hand. It is most often used for things like paper, fabric, or facial expressions.
用法与细微差别
Informal word. Common with nouns like 'nose', 'face', 'paper', or 'shirt'. 'Scrunched up' is especially frequent. Refers both to physical appearance and sometimes to facial expressions (e.g., 'a scrunched-up face'). Not for neat or tidy things.
例句
He scrunched the paper into a ball.
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Her shirt was all scrunched after the wash.
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The dog's nose scrunched when he smelled something funny.
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My face probably looked scrunched when I tasted that sour candy.
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She scrunched her hair up before putting on her hat.
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All the receipts in his wallet were scrunched and unreadable.
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