to wince
01
göra en grimas, rycka till av smärta
to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain
Exempel
The actor winced as the director criticized his performance in front of the entire cast.
Skådespelaren ryckte till när regissören kritiserade hans prestation inför hela ensemblen.
Wince
01
grimas, smärtuttryck
a brief facial expression that reveals sudden pain, embarrassment, or discomfort
Exempel
His wince was barely noticeable, but she caught it.
Hans grimas var knappt märkbar, men hon uppfattade den.
02
grimas, ryckning
an automatic physical reaction to sudden pain, often involving a slight flinch or tightening of the muscles
Exempel
She could n't help a wince when the needle pierced her skin.
Hon kunde inte undertrycka en ryckning när nålen genomborrade hennes hud.
