词汇 worm 在中文的含义

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worm

US /wɝːm/
UK /wɜːm/
"worm" picture

名词

1.

蠕虫, 蚯蚓

any of a number of long, slender, soft-bodied, legless invertebrates, such as an earthworm or tapeworm.

示例:
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The early bird catches the worm.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃。
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Fishermen often use worms as bait.
渔民常用蚯蚓作诱饵。
2.

小虫, 卑鄙小人

a person who is considered to be weak, contemptible, or insignificant.

示例:
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He felt like a helpless worm after the public humiliation.
在公开羞辱之后,他觉得自己像个无助的小虫。
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Don't let that little worm get to you.
别让那个小虫子影响你。

动词

1.

蠕动, 摆脱

move with a twisting or crawling motion.

示例:
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The snake wormed its way through the tall grass.
蛇在长草中蠕动前行。
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He tried to worm his way out of the difficult situation.
他试图摆脱困境。
2.

套出, 挖出

extract information from (someone) by persistent questioning.

示例:
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She tried to worm the secret out of him.
她试图从他那里套出秘密。
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It took hours to worm the truth out of him.
花了几个小时才从他那里套出真相。