来自PIE*wer,弯，转，扭动，词源同wring,worm.

1. He clutched the child tightly as she again tried to wriggle free.

孩子一扭一扭地又想挣脱，他紧紧地抓住了她。

2. I've got an appointment I can't wriggle out of.

我有个推脱不掉的约会.

3. Don't let Tom wriggle out of helping you.

不要让汤姆借故不帮你.

4. Children wriggle themselves when they are bored.

小孩子感到厌烦时就会扭动他们的身体.

5. The Government has tried to wriggle out of any responsibility for providing childcare for working parents.

政府试图推脱为在职父母提供儿童保育服务的责任。