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wringing
UK //ˈrɪŋɪŋ//US //ˈrɪŋɪŋ//
词源
源自古英语 'wringan'，意为“扭、拧”，与德语 'ringen'（搏斗）同源。
verb
❶ 用力拧或扭某物，通常是为了去除水分或使其变形。也可以比喻为极度压榨或折磨某人。
“She was wringing out the wet towel after her shower.”
（她洗完澡后正在拧干湿毛巾。）
“He wrung his hands nervously while waiting for the results.”
（他紧张地搓着手等待结果。）
同义词:squeeze, twist, press, extract, compress
常见短语
wringing wet — 形容某物完全湿透，仿佛被拧过一样。
“After the storm, his clothes were wringing wet.”
（暴风雨过后，他的衣服湿得能拧出水来。）
wring one's hands — 因焦虑或紧张而反复搓手，表示不安或无奈。
“The manager wrung his hands as he watched the sales figures drop.”
（经理看着销售额下降，焦虑地搓着手。）