
好词典

源自古英语 'wringan'(扭、拧),与德语 'ringen'(搏斗)同源,原始日耳曼语词根 *wreng- 表示扭曲动作。
❶ 用力拧或扭,通常指将湿衣物中的水分挤出,也可比喻为极度紧张或痛苦的状态。
“She wrung out the wet towel before hanging it up.”
(她把湿毛巾拧干后才挂起来。)
“His hands were wrung with anxiety before the exam.”
(考试前他紧张得双手绞在一起。)
wrung out — 形容被彻底耗尽精力或资源的状态,常用于比喻身心俱疲的情况。
“After working three night shifts, she felt completely wrung out.”
(连续上完三个夜班后,她感到精疲力竭。)