squirm

US /skwɝːm/
UK /skwɝːm/
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1.

扭動, 蠕動, 不安

to wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort

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The child began to squirm in his seat during the long lecture.
在漫長的講座中，孩子開始在座位上扭動。
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He tried to squirm out of the tight grip.
他試圖扭動著掙脫緊握。
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2.

感到不安, 感到尷尬

to feel or show discomfort or embarrassment

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He began to squirm under the intense questioning.
在嚴厲的盤問下，他開始感到不安。
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The awkward silence made everyone squirm.
尷尬的沉默讓每個人都感到不安。
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fidgetcringewinceflinchblush