late 15c., from Middle Low German wrigglen "to wriggle," from Proto-Germanic *wreik- "to turn" (see wry). Related to Old English wrigian "to turn, incline, go forward."
中文解释
1. see wrench.2. wry => wriggle.3. *wr- "twist".
实用例句
1. He clutched the child tightly as she again tried to wriggle free.
孩子一扭一扭地又想挣脱，他紧紧地抓住了她。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I've got an appointment I can't wriggle out of.
我有个推脱不掉的约会.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Don't let Tom wriggle out of helping you.
不要让汤姆借故不帮你.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Children wriggle themselves when they are bored.
小孩子感到厌烦时就会扭动他们的身体.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. The Government has tried to wriggle out of any responsibility for providing childcare for working parents.