fiddle (around) with something

Related to word: fiddle

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to adjust something in minor ways in an attempt to fix or improve it

    調整;擺弄

    • He kept fiddling with the machine, trying to make it run more smoothly.

      他不停地擺弄機器,試圖讓它運轉得更順暢。

    • During the meeting, she kept fiddling with her notebook, trying to find a better way to take notes.

      在會議期間,她不停地擺弄筆記本,試圖找到更好的記筆記方法。

    • If you're not satisfied with the candidates' performance, maybe you could fiddle with the interview questions a bit.

      如果你對候選人的表現不滿意,也許你可以稍微調整一下面試問題。

  2. to handle or move objects with your fingers due to anxiety or boredom

    (因焦慮或無聊而)用手指擺弄

    • He was anxious during the meeting and kept fiddling with the pen on the table.

      他在會議中很焦慮,一直擺弄桌上的筆。

    • In the boring class, students began to fiddle with their phones.

      在無聊的課堂上,學生們開始擺弄他們的手機。

    • While waiting, she unconsciously fiddled with her earrings.

      等待時,她無意識地擺弄她的耳環。