squirms; squirmed; squirming
squirms; squirmed; squirming
Learner's definition of SQUIRM
[no object]
: to make a lot of twisting movements because you are nervous, uncomfortable, bored, etc.（因紧张、不适或无聊等）扭动 -
The baby squirmed a lot when I tried to hold him.我想抱住这个婴儿，他却扭来扭去。
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She squirmed under her father's angry stare.爸爸生气地盯着她，这使她坐立不安。
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The children squirmed with delight.孩子们高兴地扭来扭去。
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He tried to hold onto her but she squirmed free.他试图抓住她，但她还是挣脱了。
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The frog squirmed out of his hands.青蛙扭动着从他手里逃走了。
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The gory details of the story had me squirming in my seat.这个故事血腥的细节使我坐立不安。
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sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 — squirmy
/ˈskwɚmi/ adjective squirmier; squirmiest