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twiddle

twiddle
[英] [ˈtwɪdl] [美] [ˈtwɪdl] 生词本

vt.& vi.

n.

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  • 英英释义

1. VERB 旋弄;捻弄;摆弄 If you twiddle something, you twist it or turn it quickly with your fingers. 

  • He twiddled a knob on the dashboard...

    他转动着仪表板上的一个旋钮。

  • She had sat there twiddling nervously with the clasp of her handbag.

    她坐在那里紧张地摆弄着手提包的扣钩。

2.   to twiddle your thumbs→see: thumb; 
Noun

1. a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns

Verb

1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion;

  • "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"

2. manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner;

  • "He twiddled her thumbs while waiting for the interview"