squirm

US /skwɝːm/
UK /skwɝːm/
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1.

扭动, 蠕动, 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.
在漫长的讲座中，孩子开始在座位上扭动。
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He tried to squirm out of the tight grip.
他试图扭动着挣脱紧握。
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wrigglewrithefidgetjiggletwitch
2.

感到不安, 感到尴尬

to feel or show discomfort or embarrassment

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He began to squirm under the intense questioning.
在严厉的盘问下，他开始感到不安。
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The awkward silence made everyone squirm.
尴尬的沉默让每个人都感到不安。
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fidgetcringewinceflinchblush