shrug

• 名词，指抬起并放下双肩的动作，通常用来表示无所谓、不确定或不知道。

A noun referring to an act of raising and lowering the shoulders, typically to express indifference, uncertainty, or lack of knowledge.

1. Shoulder gestureA2formal

   An act of raising and lowering the shoulders, often to express indifference, uncertainty, or lack of knowledge.

   耸肩

   • He gave a shrug when asked about the missing keys.
   • Her shrug indicated she didn't know the answer.
   • With a shrug, he walked away from the argument.

2. Garment partB1formal

   A type of short jacket or cardigan, often knitted, that ends at the shoulders.

   披肩式短外套

   • She wore a cozy shrug over her dress.
   • The shrug matched her outfit perfectly.
   • He bought a cashmere shrug for the evening event.

   同义词bolero

• 动词，表示抬起并放下肩膀的动作，通常用来表达不确定、无所谓或不知道。

A verb used to indicate the act of raising and lowering one's shoulders, typically to express uncertainty, indifference, or lack of knowledge.

1. Raise shouldersA2formal

   To raise and lower one's shoulders slightly, often to express uncertainty, indifference, or lack of knowledge.

   耸肩

   • When asked about the missing keys, he just shrugged.
   • She shrugged her shoulders and said she didn't know.
   • He shrugged in response to the question.

2. Dismiss or minimizeB2informal

   To treat something as unimportant or not worth worrying about.

   不以为然

   • She shrugged off the criticism and continued working.
   • He shrugged away the insult as if it didn't matter.
   • They shrugged at the warning and proceeded anyway.

   同义词belittlebrush offdiscountdismissdisregarddownplayignoreminimizeplay downtrivialize

   反义词acknowledgeconsiderheedrespect

短语动词变体shrug off