shrug

🇬🇧 UK/ʃrʌg/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
shrugother
=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.

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