squirm

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Collins 1

n the act of wiggling
v to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

vi. 蠕动, 辗转不安
n. 蠕动

Collins 星级

15,752

BNC 频率

10,354

使用频率

squirm 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到“squirming”是形容一种不安或扭动的状态。

例句

1. The child began to squirm in his seat during the long meeting.

孩子在漫长的会议中开始在座位上扭动。

2. She tried to hold still, but the tickling made her squirm with laughter.

她试图保持不动，但被挠痒痒弄得忍不住笑着扭动。

3. When asked about the mistake, he started to squirm and look away.

当被问到错误时，他开始扭动身体并目光游离。