"fidget with" in Chinese (Simplified)
摆弄摸弄
Definition
用手不停摆弄某物,通常是因为紧张、无聊或坐立不安。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多为口语,用于笔、钥匙、戒指或衣物等小物品。表示因紧张或坐立不安而下意识地摆弄,不等于有意识地“玩”。不要与“play with”(有意玩耍)混淆。
Examples
Please don't fidget with your pen during the meeting.
请在会议中不要**摆弄**你的笔。
He always fidgets with his keys when he's nervous.
他紧张时总是**摆弄**钥匙。
She fidgeted with her hair while waiting.
她等的时候**摆弄**头发。
I can't help but fidget with my ring when I'm bored in class.
上课无聊时我总是忍不住**摆弄**戒指。
Stop fidgeting with the remote—just pick a channel!
别**摆弄**遥控器了,快选个频道吧!
You tend to fidget with things when you’re anxious, don’t you?
你紧张的时候总是会**摆弄**东西,对吧?