twinge
UK/twindʒ/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A sudden, brief, sharp pain or feeling of discomfort in a part of the body.
一阵刺痛；一阵（内疚等的）不安
v.
To cause or feel a sudden sharp pain.
使刺痛；感到刺痛
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtwingeother
=twinge
Common Collocations
- 1.twinge of guilt一阵愧疚
- 2.twinge of pain一阵刺痛
- 3.twinge of jealousy一丝嫉妒
- 4.feel a twinge感到一阵不适
Example Sentences
- 1.
He felt a sharp twinge in his knee when he climbed the stairs.
- 2.
She experienced a twinge of guilt after forgetting her friend's birthday.
- 3.
A twinge of jealousy passed through him as he watched his colleague get promoted.