grin

- v. 露齿而笑
- n. 露齿笑
- Definition
- v. to smile widely, showing the teeth
- n. a wide smile that shows the teeth
- Example
- He couldn't help but grin when he heard the good news.
- 听到这个好消息,他忍不住咧嘴笑了起来。
Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析
Compared meaning: a smiling expression showing pleasure (noun).
比较义项:微笑/露齿笑(名词)。
- smile
The everyday, neutral word for a pleased or friendly expression; may be gentle and closed-mouth, and does not necessarily show the teeth.
日常、中性的词,表示令人愉悦或友好的表情;可以是温和的、不张嘴的微笑,不一定会露出牙齿。
Her warm smile made everyone in the room feel welcome.
她温暖的微笑让房间里的每个人都感到宾至如归。
- grin 本词
A wider smile that shows the teeth, usually suggesting stronger amusement, excitement or mischief; more informal in tone than smile.
一种更宽的笑容,会露出牙齿,通常表示更强烈的开心、兴奋或调皮情绪;语气比smile更随意。
He couldn't help but grin when he heard the good news.
听到这个好消息时,他忍不住咧嘴笑了。
Both words describe a happy facial expression, but they differ in strength and tone. Smile is the everyday, neutral word; it can be gentle and closed-mouth. Grin means a wider smile that shows the teeth, suggesting stronger feeling, and sounds more playful or excited.
这两个词都表示因高兴而流露出的表情,但程度和语气不同:smile是日常、中性的说法,可以是温和的、不张嘴的微笑;grin则指咧嘴大笑,通常会露出牙齿,情绪更强烈,语气也更随意,带点调皮或兴奋的意味。