twiddle

• 名词，指一连串细小、通常无目的或无意义的转动或旋转，尤其用手指或手操作。

A noun referring to a series of small, often idle or aimless twists or turns, typically made with the fingers or hands.

1. Small idle twists or turnsC1informal

   A series of small, often aimless or nervous twists or turns, especially of the fingers or hands.

   捻弄

   • He gave his pen a nervous twiddle while waiting for the interview.
   • She performed a little twiddle with her hair as she thought.
   • The child's constant twiddle of his thumbs showed his impatience.

   同义词spinturntwirltwistwhirl

• 动词，指无目的地或紧张地转动、捻弄或摆弄某物，常用手指拨弄。

A verb used to indicate the act of turning, twisting, or playing with something idly or nervously, often with the fingers.

1. Twist or spinB2informal

   To turn something in a twisting or spinning motion, often idly or playfully.

   捻弄

   • He sat twiddling a pencil between his fingers.
   • She twiddled the knob on the radio absentmindedly.
   • The child twiddled the toy car's wheels.

   同义词rotatespinswivelturntwirltwistwhirl

2. Fidget or manipulate nervouslyB2informal

   To handle or play with something in a restless, nervous, or unconscious manner.

   摆弄

   • He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview.
   • She twiddled her hair nervously during the conversation.
   • Stop twiddling with your phone and pay attention.

   同义词fiddlefidgetfingerhandlemanipulateplaytoyturntwistwiggle