
好词典

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