to pout
01
撅嘴, 板着脸
to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness
Intransitive
例子
The child started to pout when told it was bedtime.
当被告知该睡觉时，孩子开始撅嘴。
Upon hearing the news, she could n't help but pout with disappointment.
听到这个消息，她忍不住失望地撅起了嘴。
02
撅嘴, 生闷气
to remain silent in a sulky or moody way
Intransitive
例子
She pouted in silence, refusing to speak until someone apologized.
她默默地撅着嘴，拒绝说话，直到有人道歉。
She could n't help but pout when she was left out of the group activity.
当被排除在小组活动之外时，她忍不住撅嘴。
Pout
01
撅嘴, 撇嘴
a facial expression with lips pushed forward, often showing displeasure, annoyance, or disdain
例子
She answered with a pout when told she could n't go.
当她被告知不能去时，她撅着嘴回答。
His pout made it clear he did n't like the decision.
他撅嘴的表情清楚地表明他不喜欢这个决定。
02
a small catfish species found in the eastern U.S
例子
The fisherman caught several pouts in the river.
Pout is popular among anglers for its abundance and easy catch.
03
eellike, mostly bottom-dwelling fish found in northern seas
例子
The trawler caught several pouts from the North Sea.
Pout are often overlooked because they dwell near the sea floor.
