
好词典

源自古英语 wagian,意为“摇摆、移动”,与古诺尔斯语 vagga(摇篮)同源。
❶ 指动物(尤其是狗)快速来回摇动尾巴,通常表示高兴或兴奋。也可用于人摆动手指或舌头等部位。
“The dog wagged its tail happily when its owner came home.”
(主人回家时,狗高兴地摇着尾巴。)
“She wagged her finger at the naughty child.”
(她对着淘气的孩子摇了摇手指。)
wag one's tongue — 指某人不停地说话,尤指说闲话或八卦,带有轻微贬义。
“She's always wagging her tongue about other people's business.”
(她总是对别人的事情说三道四。)