shrug
UK/ʃrʌg/US
IELTSGREB2
Definitions
v.
To raise the shoulders briefly to express indifference, uncertainty, or resignation.
耸肩（表示漠然或不确定）
n.
A raising of the shoulders to signal indifference or lack of knowledge; a short cropped cardigan.
耸肩；短款开衫
Root Breakdown
Native Englishshrugother
=shrug
Common Collocations
- 1.give a shrug耸耸肩
- 2.shrug of indifference漠然地耸肩
- 3.casual shrug随意地耸肩
- 4.[shrug of resignation]无奈地耸肩
Example Sentences
- 1.
When asked about his plans, he simply gave a shrug and walked away.
- 2.
She responded with a shrug, as if the whole matter meant nothing to her.
- 3.
His casual shrug suggested he had no idea where the keys were.