Signification du mot worm en français

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worm

US /wɝːm/
UK /wɝːm/
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Nom

1.

ver

any of a number of long, slender, soft-bodied, legless invertebrates, such as an earthworm or tapeworm.

Exemple:
The early bird catches the worm.
L'oiseau matinal attrape le ver.
Fishermen often use worms as bait.
Les pêcheurs utilisent souvent des vers comme appât.
2.

ver, misérable

a person who is considered to be weak, contemptible, or insignificant.

Exemple:
He felt like a helpless worm after the public humiliation.
Il se sentait comme un ver impuissant après l'humiliation publique.
Don't let that little worm get to you.
Ne laisse pas ce petit ver t'atteindre.

Verbe

1.

se faufiler, ramper

move with a twisting or crawling motion.

Exemple:
The snake wormed its way through the tall grass.
Le serpent se faufila à travers les hautes herbes.
He tried to worm his way out of the difficult situation.
Il a essayé de se tirer d'affaire de la situation difficile.
2.

extorquer, tirer

extract information from (someone) by persistent questioning.

Exemple:
She tried to worm the secret out of him.
Elle a essayé de lui extorquer le secret.
It took hours to worm the truth out of him.
Il a fallu des heures pour lui extorquer la vérité.
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