英语词汇“squirm”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

squirm v. [no object]

to twist the body, as when feeling discomfort, distress, etc.:He squirmed in his seat during the lecture.

n. [countable]

squirm•y, adj., -i•er, -i•est.

squirm v.i.

to wriggle or writhe.
to feel or display discomfort or distress, as from reproof, embarrassment, pain, etc.:He squirmed under the judge's questioning.

squirm′er, n.
squirm′ing•ly, adv.

squirm /skwɜːm/ vb (intransitive)

Etymology: 17th Century: of imitative origin (perhaps influenced by worm)

ˈsquirmer n

单词	squirm
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 squirm /skwɜrm/USA pronunciation v. [no object] to twist the body, as when feeling discomfort, distress, etc.:He squirmed in his seat during the lecture. n. [countable] the act of squirming; a squirming movement. squirm•y, adj., -i•er, -i•est. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 squirm (skwûrm),USA pronunciation v.i. to wriggle or writhe. to feel or display discomfort or distress, as from reproof, embarrassment, pain, etc.:He squirmed under the judge's questioning. n. the act of squirming; a squirming or wriggling movement. of expressive origin, originally, perh. echoing worm 1685–95 squirm′er, n. squirm′ing•ly, adv. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . turn, twist. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: squirm /skwɜːm/ vb (intransitive) to move with a wriggling motion; writhe to feel deep mental discomfort, guilt, embarrassment, etc n a squirming movement Etymology: 17th Century: of imitative origin (perhaps influenced by worm) ˈsquirmer n
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