Twiddle

(noun.) a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns.

(verb.) manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner; 'He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview'.

校对:谢尔比

• Such is the force of habit, that even in the midst of his terror he began mechanically to twiddle with his hair, and arrange the cock of his hat. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
• Well, said the old gentleman, twiddling round his wife's card, you are bent on becoming a fine lady. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
• Her young friend sat nervously twiddling her fingers in a pinioned attitude, as if she were trying to hide her elbows. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.

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