Learner's definition of ASKANCE
: in a way that shows a lack of trust or approval怀疑地；轻蔑地 -
Most scientists looked askance at the new discovery. [=most scientists were doubtful about the new discovery]多数科学家对这项新发现持怀疑态度。
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Several people looked at him askance when he walked into the room. = Several people eyed him askance when he walked into the room.当他走进房间时，有几个人轻蔑地看着他。