
screwing
词源
源自中古英语 'screwen',可能受古法语 'escroue'(螺母)影响,最终与拉丁语 'scrofa'(螺旋形物体)相关。
verb
❶ 用螺丝固定或连接某物,指通过旋转螺丝使其进入物体内部以实现紧固或组装的动作。
“He was screwing the shelf brackets into the wall.”
(他正把架子托架用螺丝固定在墙上。)
“Make sure you're screwing the lid on tightly to prevent leaks.”
(确保把盖子拧紧以防泄漏。)
❶ 俚语中表示欺骗或占某人便宜,常用于非正式场合表达不公平对待。
“They're screwing customers with hidden fees.”
(他们用隐藏费用坑骗顾客。)
“I felt like the company was screwing me over with that contract.”
(我觉得公司用那份合同占我便宜。)
noun
❶ 指用螺丝进行固定或组装的过程,描述这一动作或行为。
“The screwing of these parts requires a special tool.”
(这些部件的螺丝固定需要特殊工具。)
“Proper screwing ensures the stability of the structure.”
(正确的螺丝固定能确保结构的稳定性。)
常见短语
screwing around — 指浪费时间做无意义的事或行为不认真,常用于非正式场合表达不满。
“Stop screwing around and get to work!”
(别瞎混了,赶紧干活!)
screwing up — 表示把事情搞砸或犯严重错误,强调因失误导致的负面结果。
“I really screwed up the presentation by forgetting my notes.”
(我忘了带笔记,真的搞砸了这次汇报。)