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词汇 squirm 在中文的含义

squirm 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

squirm

US /skwɝːm/
UK /skwɜːm/
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动词

1.

扭动, 蠕动, 不安

to wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort

示例:
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The child began to squirm in his seat during the long lecture.
在漫长的讲座中，孩子开始在座位上扭动。
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He tried to squirm out of the tight grip.
他试图扭动着挣脱紧握。
同义词:
wriggle writhe fidget jiggle twitch
2.

感到不安, 感到尴尬

to feel or show discomfort or embarrassment

示例:
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He began to squirm under the intense questioning.
在严厉的盘问下，他开始感到不安。
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The awkward silence made everyone squirm.
尴尬的沉默让每个人都感到不安。
同义词:
fidget cringe wince flinch blush
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