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单词 eyebrow-raiser
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Definition of eyebrow-raiser in English:

eyebrow-raiser

noun ˈʌɪbraʊˌreɪzə
  • 1A person who expresses surprise, scepticism, or disapproval, especially habitually or frequently. Compare to raise one's eyebrows.

  • 2Something surprising, shocking, or noteworthy. Compare to raise eyebrows.

Origin

Early 20th century. From eyebrow + raiser. Compare earlier to raise one's eyebrow(s) (or an eyebrow), eyebrow-raising.

Definition of eyebrow-raiser in US English:

eyebrow-raiser

nounˈʌɪbraʊˌreɪzə
  • 1A person who expresses surprise, scepticism, or disapproval, especially habitually or frequently. Compare to raise one's eyebrows.

  • 2Something surprising, shocking, or noteworthy. Compare to raise eyebrows.

Origin

Early 20th century. From eyebrow + raiser. Compare earlier to raise one's eyebrow(s) (or an eyebrow), eyebrow-raising.

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