writhe
verb
UK/raɪð/
US/raɪð/
Definitions of writhe verb
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To twist and turn the body with large movements.
扭動；蠕動
He was writhing uncontrollably due to the severe pain.
他因劇烈的疼痛而無法控制地扭動著。
The suspect writhed on the ground after being arrested.
嫌疑犯在被逮捕後在地上扭動著。
She writhed, attempting to break free from her restraints.
她扭動著，試圖擺脫束縛。
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)informal(非正式)
To experience extreme discomfort or embarrassment in a difficult situation.
（因尷尬、羞愧等）感到難受；掙扎
She was writhing with embarrassment when confronted with the false accusation.
當面對錯誤指控時，她尷尬得不知所措。
He was writhing in frustration after realizing his blunder.
在意識到自己的錯誤後，他懊惱不已。
She was writhing with awkwardness listening to his ridiculous excuses.
聽著他荒謬的藉口，她感到極度尷尬。