wring

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Definitions

v.

To squeeze and twist something tightly to force out liquid; to extract something by force or pressure.

拧,绞;榨取

n.

A powerful squeezing or twisting action.

拧,绞

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
wringother
=wring

Common Collocations

  • 1.wring out拧干
  • 2.wring hands绞手
  • 3.wring water拧出水

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She wrung out the wet cloth to remove excess water before washing it.

  • 2.

    He wrung his hands anxiously while waiting for the test results.

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