释义 |
worry at sth
Ⅰ worry at sth (OBJECT) — phrasal verb with worry /ˈwʌr.i/ aep /ˈwɝː-/ verb ► F0 to shake, pull at, or touch something repeatedly: » The dog was worrying away at its bone.Thesaurus+: ↑Shaking, swinging and vibratingThesaurus+: ↑Making short, sudden movements
Ⅱ worry at sth (PROBLEM) — phrasal verb with worry /ˈwʌr.i/ aep /ˈwɝː-/ verb ► F0 to keep trying to find a way of solving a problem: » She'll worry at those figures until she's sure they've been worked out properly.Thesaurus+: ↑Thinking and contemplating |