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to wring
01
escurrir, retorcer
to extract or remove liquid from something by twisting, squeezing, or compressing it
Transitive: to wring a fabric
Ejemplos
He wrung the wet garment to remove as much water as possible before hanging it to dry.
Él escurrió la prenda mojada para eliminar la mayor cantidad de agua posible antes de colgarla para secar.
02
retorcer, desgarrar
to cause extreme emotional or physical pain or distress to someone
Transitive: to wring sb/sth
Ejemplos
The loss of her beloved pet wrung her with a profound sense of emptiness.
La pérdida de su mascota amada atormentó su corazón con un profundo sentimiento de vacío.
03
retorcer, escurrir
to press and twist something forcibly
Transitive: to wring sth
Ejemplos
In frustration, he could n't help but wring the paper in his hands.
En su frustración, no pudo evitar retorcer el papel en sus manos.
04
arrancar, sacar con esfuerzo
to obtain or extract something, often with great effort, difficulty, or pressure
Transitive: to wring sth out of sb | to wring sth from sb
Ejemplos
The investigative journalist wrung valuable information out of her confidential sources.
El periodista de investigación sacó información valiosa de sus fuentes confidenciales.
Wring
01
torsión, apretón
a twisting squeeze
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