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wiggle

UK //ˈwɪɡ.əl//US //ˈwɪɡ.əl//

词源

源自中古英语 'wiglen',可能与古诺尔斯语 'vigga'(摇动)有关,拟声词,模仿快速摇摆的动作声音。

verb

❶ 指快速地小幅度来回移动或扭动,通常用于描述身体部位或柔软物体的动作。

“The baby wiggled its toes in the bath.”

(宝宝在浴缸里扭动着脚趾。)

“She wiggled her hips to the music.”

(她随着音乐扭动臀部。)

同义词:jiggle, squirm, wriggle

noun

❶ 指小幅度的快速扭动或摇摆动作,常带有活泼或调皮的意味。

“She gave a little wiggle of her shoulders.”

(她轻轻地耸了耸肩。)

“The fish swam away with a wiggle of its tail.”

(鱼儿摆了摆尾巴游走了。)

同义词:jiggle, shake, twist

常见短语

wiggle room — 指在规则或协议中留出的灵活空间,允许进行小幅调整或变通。

“The contract has some wiggle room for negotiation.”

(这份合同留有协商的灵活空间。)

get a wiggle on — 非正式表达,意为加快速度或赶快行动。

“We'd better get a wiggle on or we'll miss the train.”

(我们最好快点,否则会错过火车。)