侧目而视cè mù ér shìcast a sidelong glance at;cast envious glances; eye sb askance; dare not look someone in the face; look askance at sb (with fear or indignation); look obliquely at; view sb with disfavcur
❍ 列侯宗室见都～，号曰“苍鹰”。(《史记·酷吏列传》 3133)❶The feudal lords and members of the imperial family all eyed him askance and nicknamed him “The Green Hawk.”
❷The feudal lords and members of the imperial clan dared not look him in the face but nicknamed him the Grey Falcon.
❍ 虽才干优长，未免贪酷；且恃才侮上，那同寅皆～，……(《红楼梦》15)But although a capable administrator,Yucun was grasping and ruthless,while his arrogrance and insolence to his superiors made them view him with disfavour. 侧目而视cè mù ér shì斜着眼睛看人。比喻敬畏。look askance at sb., cast a jealous look at |