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writhed

UK /raɪðd/US /raɪðd/

词源

源自古英语 wrīthan(扭曲),与古诺尔斯语 rītha(缠绕)同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语 *wrīþaną。

verb

❶ 指身体因疼痛、不适或强烈情绪而剧烈扭动或蜷缩,常表现出痛苦或挣扎的状态。

“The injured soldier writhed in pain on the ground.”

(受伤的士兵在地上痛苦地扭动着身体。)

“She writhed uncomfortably under the heavy blanket.”

(她在厚重的毯子下不舒服地扭来扭去。)

同义词:squirm, twist, contort, wriggle, thrash

常见短语

writhe in pain — 因剧烈疼痛而无法控制地扭动身体,常见于受伤或疾病发作时。

“The burn victim writhed in pain until the medics arrived.”

(烧伤患者痛苦扭动,直到医护人员赶到。)