wriggle; (of evildoers) become active
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to wriggle; to squirm
neutralLiterally describes the slow, creeping movement of worms or insects. Often used in a somewhat contemptuous or negative context.
Dì地
shang上
yǒu有
jǐ几
tiáo条
qiū蚯
yǐn蚓
zài在
chǔn蠢
dòng动
。
Several earthworms are wriggling on the ground.
Fān翻
kāi开
xiǔ朽
mù木
，
kàn看
jiàn见
xǔ许
duō多
bái白
sè色
de的
yòu幼
chóng虫
zài在
lǐ里
miàn面
chǔn蠢
dòng动
。
Turning over the rotten wood, I saw many white larvae squirming inside.
verb
(of enemies or evildoers) to become active; to stir; to plot
derogatoryA metaphorical usage, often implying secretive, sinister, or disruptive activity. Usually derogatory.
Biān边
jìng境
de的
kǒng恐
bù怖
fèn分
zǐ子
yòu又
kāi开
shǐ始
chǔn蠢
dòng动
le了
。
The terrorists at the border have started to become active again.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
tí提
gāo高
jǐng警
tì惕
，
fáng防
zhǐ止
pò破
huài坏
fèn分
zǐ子
chǔn蠢
dòng动
。
We must be vigilant to prevent saboteurs from stirring.
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Dí敌
rén人
de的
jiàn间
dié谍
zhèng正
zài在
chǔn蠢
dòng动
，
zhǔn准
bèi备
qiè窃
qǔ取
qíng情
bào报
。
Enemy spies are becoming active, preparing to steal intelligence.