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wring

UK /rɪŋ/US /rɪŋ/

词源

源自古英语 'wringan',意为'扭绞',与古高地德语 'ringan'(扭动)同源。

verb

❶ 用力拧或扭某物以挤出液体或使其变形,常用于拧干衣物或毛巾。

“She wrung the wet towel to remove excess water.”

(她拧干湿毛巾以去除多余的水分。)

“He wrung his hands nervously during the interview.”

(面试时他紧张地搓着双手。)

❶ 通过施压或强迫手段从某人处获取信息、金钱等,带有强迫意味。

“The detective wrung a confession from the suspect.”

(侦探逼嫌疑人招供。)

“They tried to wring the truth out of him.”

(他们试图从他那里逼出真相。)

同义词:squeeze, twist, extort, compress, press

常见短语

wring out — 通过拧或挤压去除液体,常用于处理湿衣物或清洁工具。

“Please wring out the sponge after using it.”

(使用后请把海绵拧干。)

wring one's hands — 因焦虑或紧张而反复搓手,表现不安的情绪。

“She stood there wringing her hands while waiting for the results.”

(她站在那里搓着手等待结果。)