Simper, baby, simper!
simper
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忸怩的呆笑
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–verb (used without object)
1. to smile in a
silly,
self-conscious way. (忸怩的)
–verb (used with object)
2. to say with a simper.
–noun
3. a silly, self-conscious smile.
—Synonyms
1, 3. smirk, snigger (竊笑), snicker. (暗笑)
Above sequence, which is not in the book, has the effect of visually underscoring the conflict and
further delineating Mark's and Daniel's own bitter history,
but
it reduces her friends to a simpering [chorus].
Other sequences memorable from the book are re-created with mixed success, including Bridget's arrival at a "Tarts and Vicars" party
in full [Playboy] bunny regalia, (有時用作單數) 王位(或官階) 標誌王權禮服
[mortified] to discover the party theme had been changed, and an infamous scene that finds Bridget trying to scurry [up] a fire pole.
mirth ***
smirk smirky murky
droll (amusing in an odd way, sly or waggish)
Tony
- Sep 13 Sat 2008 01:43
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