Перейти к содержимому
vocaboo
Бета
Войти

squirm

Произношение: [skwɜrm]

Слово

Контекст: «movement»

(verb) to move in a twisting or wiggling way, often because you are uncomfortable. When someone squirm, they might be trying to get away or are feeling uneasy in a situation.

Пример

The worm squirmed happily in the soil.

Пример

She didn't squirm at all when she heard the scary story.

Пример

Why do you sometimes squirm in your seat during class?

Контекст: «emotion»

(verb) to feel very uncomfortable or embarrassed, making you want to move around a lot. Like when someone tells an awkward joke and you feel the need to change the topic.

Пример

He squirmed in his chair when the teacher called on him.

Пример

She felt confident and did not squirm when presenting her project.

Пример

Has there ever been a moment that made you squirm?

0s
0s