squirm是什么意思

squirm

英标 [skwɜːrm]
进阶级
squirm 表示因不安、尴尬而扭动身体。
squirm 是动词,表示因紧张、不舒服、尴尬或想逃避某种情况而身体扭动,也可表示感到难堪或不自在。

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单词变形

第三人称单数
squirms
现在分词
squirming
过去分词
squirmed
过去式
squirmed

相关词组

squirm in discomfort 因不适而扭动
squirm with embarrassment 因尴尬而不自在
squirm under pressure 在压力下感到难受
squirm around 扭动身体
squirm out of 设法逃避
make someone squirm 使某人难堪

相关例句

1. The child began to squirm in his chair during the long meeting.
孩子在长时间的会议中开始在椅子上扭动。

2. She squirmed when the teacher asked her a difficult question.
老师问她一个难题时,她感到很不自在。

3. The uncomfortable shoes made him squirm while walking.
不舒服的鞋子让他走路时不断扭动。

情景对话1

A: Why is Tom squirming in his seat?
A:汤姆为什么在座位上扭动?

B: He feels nervous about answering the question.
B:他因为回答问题感到紧张。

A: I hope he becomes more confident.
A:我希望他能变得更自信。

网络解释


1) 因紧张、尴尬或不适而身体扭动

2) 表示心理上的不安或难堪

3) 常用于描述试图逃避困难情况的反应

词典解释


1. 扭动身体;坐立不安。

e.g. The baby began to squirm in her mother's arms.
婴儿开始在妈妈怀里扭动。


2. 因尴尬、紧张或不舒服而感到难受。

e.g. He squirmed when he heard the criticism.
听到批评时,他感到很不自在。

英英释义

verb


1. To move around with twisting or wriggling movements, especially because of discomfort, embarrassment, or nervousness.

Synonym: wriggle, twist, fidget

同义词

wriggle
twist
fidget
writhe

反义词

stay still
relax
remain calm

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