twinge

twindʒ

GRE

n. a sharp stab of pain
v. feel a sudden sharp, local pain

n. 一阵一阵痛, 刺痛, 剧痛
vt. 使一阵一阵痛, 使刺痛

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twinge 由词根 twin 和后缀 -ge 构成，twin 表示双重或成对的意思，twinge 可理解为一种双重的痛苦或不适感。

例句

1. I felt a twinge of guilt after lying to my friend.

我在对朋友撒谎后感到一丝内疚。

2. She experienced a twinge of pain in her back while lifting the box.

她在搬箱子时感到背部一阵疼痛。

3. There was a twinge of sadness when I saw the old photographs.

当我看到旧照片时感到一丝悲伤。