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to twitch
01
contrair-se, ter um tique
to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement
Intransitive
Exemplos
The speaker 's leg twitched nervously as they faced the large audience.
A perna do orador contraiu-se nervosamente enquanto eles enfrentavam o grande público.
02
beliscar suavemente, ajustar com movimentos pequenos e rápidos entre os dedos
to delicately and tightly pinch or adjust something between the fingers with small, quick movements
Transitive: to twitch sth
Exemplos
He nervously twitched the edge of the paper between his fingers during the meeting.
Ele puxou nervosamente a borda do papel entre os dedos durante a reunião.
03
contrair, ter um tique
to cause something to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement
Transitive: to twitch sth
Exemplos
An unexpected sound made the bird twitch its wings before taking flight.
Um som inesperado fez o pássaro contrair as asas antes de voar.
04
sacudir, puxar bruscamente
to move or pull something with a quick and abrupt motion
Transitive: to twitch sth
Exemplos
In an attempt to fix the stuck drawer, he twitched it with a quick motion.
Na tentativa de consertar a gaveta emperrada, ele a puxou com um movimento rápido.
Twitch
01
tic, espasmo muscular
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
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