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to twiddle
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摆弄, 旋转
to move or play with something in a nervous or absentminded manner
Transitive: to twiddle sth
Example
The bored student twiddled a pencil while daydreaming in class.
During the conference call, he twiddled a paperclip on his desk absentmindedly.
She was twiddling the buttons on her shirt during the tense conversation.
02
轻轻转动, 摆动
to make light and delicate turning or jouncing movements
Intransitive
Example
The leaves twiddled in the breeze as if dancing to nature 's tune.
The kite twiddled in the air as the child ran with it along the beach.
The tendrils of the vine twiddled around the trellis, seeking support.
Twiddle
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扭动, 转动
a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns
例子
The bored student twiddled a pencil while daydreaming in class.
During the conference call, he twiddled a paperclip on his desk absentmindedly.
She was twiddling the buttons on her shirt during the tense conversation.
Nervously awaiting the interview, she began to twiddle a pen between her fingers.
Unable to focus, she twiddled a strand of her hair while studying for the exam.
