wring
/rɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈriŋ/ (ame, mw)
wring — verb
- wringpresent simple I / you / we / they
- wringshe / she / it
- wrungpast simple
- wringing-ing form
1. to twist something very hard with both hands so it bends out of shape or feels s
to twist something very hard with both hands so it bends out of shape or feels strained.
Felipe wrung the metal hanger until it bent into a rough circle.
wring + object + result
Ritu wrung the plastic lid while trying to force the box open.
The mechanic wrung the thin cable so badly that it would not fit.
Ezra wrung the cardboard edge and left a deep twist in it.
- straighten
to make something straight again after it has been bent
文法句型
wring + object
wring + object + into/out of shape
用法筆記
Usually takes an object that can be bent, twisted, or strained by hand. This sense focuses on the forceful motion itself, not on removing liquid.
2. to squeeze water or other liquid out of a wet cloth by turning it hard in your h
to squeeze water or other liquid out of a wet cloth by turning it hard in your hands.
Élise wrung the dishcloth over the sink after wiping the table.
wring + cloth + over sink
Zayd wrung water from his socks beside the river trail.
wring water from + clothing
Niran wrung the towel twice before hanging it on the shower rail.
Tunde wrung the soaked scarf carefully so the wool would not stretch.
文法句型
wring + cloth/towel/socks
wring + water + from + object
用法筆記
Used mainly with cloth items such as towels, shirts, socks, and mops. 'Wring out' is especially common when the liquid itself is not named.
3. to end a bird's or small animal's life by sharply twisting its neck.
to end a bird's or small animal's life by sharply twisting its neck.
The farmer wrung the chicken's neck before preparing it for dinner.
wring + bird's neck
Naoko could not watch the butcher wring the duck's neck behind the shed.
The old trapper wrung the injured bird's neck to end its pain.
Christopher learned how to wring a goose's neck on the farm.
文法句型
wring + animal's neck
wring + the neck of + animal
用法筆記
Most often appears with birds such as chickens, ducks, and geese. It names a deliberate killing action, not an accidental injury.
4. to twist your hands together again and again because you feel anxious, helpless,
to twist your hands together again and again because you feel anxious, helpless, or upset.
Madison stood outside the hospital room, wringing her hands for hours.
wringing hands shows anxiety
The father kept wringing his hands while the police searched the lake.
Talia sat by the phone, wringing her hands as the storm grew worse.
The witness wrung his hands and stared at the courtroom floor.
- relax
to become calm instead of showing visible anxiety
文法句型
wring + your hands
stand/sit + wringing + your hands
用法筆記
Usually describes visible worry in stories or news reports. The action suggests nervous waiting when the person feels unable to improve the situation.
5. to force someone to give you money, information, or agreement by putting strong
to force someone to give you money, information, or agreement by putting strong pressure on them.
The gang wrung protection money from the small store owner.
wring money from + person
Reporters could not wring a clear answer from the nervous mayor.
The lawyer wrung a promise from the company after two hard hours.
Years of threats wrung false confessions from frightened villagers.
文法句型
wring + money/promise/answer + from + person
wring + something + out of + person
用法筆記
Often used figuratively with things that are hard to obtain, such as money, promises, and answers. The pressure may be legal, emotional, or criminal.