Definitions
v. To raise your shoulders to show uncertainty or indifference
耸肩
n. A shoulder movement expressing uncertainty or lack of concern
耸肩的动作
Example
He shrugged when I asked where the keys were.
我问钥匙在哪儿时，他耸了耸肩。
Governments should not shrug off public concerns about air pollution, as these directly affect community health.
政府不应轻视公众对空气污染的担忧，因为这些问题直接影响社区健康。
Collocations
- shrug your shoulders
- give a shrug
- shrug off criticism
Usage tip
过去式shrugged；shrug off表示不予理会。
FAQ
- What does shrug mean?
- To raise your shoulders to show uncertainty or indifference A shoulder movement expressing uncertainty or lack of concern
- How is shrug pronounced?
- UK /ʃrʌɡ/, US /ʃrʌɡ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
