to wring
01
拧, 绞
to extract or remove liquid from something by twisting, squeezing, or compressing it
Transitive: to wring a fabric
例子
He wrung the dishcloth to remove the soapy water after washing the dishes.
他拧干抹布以去除洗餐具后的肥皂水。
She carefully wrung the mop head to remove the dirty water into the bucket.
她小心地拧干拖把头，将脏水排入桶中。
02
拧, 折磨
to cause extreme emotional or physical pain or distress to someone
Transitive: to wring sb/sth
例子
The news of the accident wrung her heart, causing her immense grief.
事故的消息撕裂了她的心，给她带来了巨大的悲痛。
The breakup wrung his soul, leaving him in a state of deep sadness.
分手拧干了他的灵魂，让他陷入深深的悲伤之中。
03
拧, 扭
to press and twist something forcibly
Transitive: to wring sth
例子
The strong winds threatened to wring the branches of the fragile sapling.
强风威胁要拧断那棵脆弱树苗的树枝。
The wrestler attempted to wring his opponent's arm to gain an advantage.
摔跤手试图拧对手的手臂以取得优势。
04
榨取, 强求
to obtain or extract something, often with great effort, difficulty, or pressure
Transitive: to wring sth out of sb | to wring sth from sb
例子
She managed to wring the truth out of the reluctant witness during the intense cross-examination.
在激烈的盘问中，她设法从不愿作证的证人那里套出了真相。
He wrung a confession out of the suspect through a lengthy and persistent interrogation.
他通过长时间和坚持不懈的审讯，从嫌疑人那里逼出了供词。
Wring
01
拧, 扭
a twisting squeeze
