squirm /skwɜːm/ TEM8 ( squirming, squirmed, squirms )

• 1. 

  V-I If you squirm, you move your body from side to side, usually because you are nervous or uncomfortable. (因紧张或不适) 扭来扭去

  例：

  He had squirmed and wriggled and screeched when his father had washed his face.

  父亲给他洗脸时，他扭着身子尖叫着。

  例：

  He gave a feeble shrug and tried to squirm free.

  他微微地耸了耸肩，扭动着试图挣脱。

• 2. 

  V-I If you squirm, you are very embarrassed or ashamed. 感到窘迫; 感到羞愧

  例：

  Mentioning religion is a sure way to make him squirm.

  提及宗教肯定会使他感到窘迫。