Definition of twitch

twitchverb

co giật

/twɪtʃ//twɪtʃ/

The word "twitch" has its roots in Old English and Middle English. The earliest recorded use of the word "twitch" dates back to the 14th century, where it meant "a sudden quick movement" or "a brief, sharp jerk." This sense of suddenness and quickness remains in modern usage, particularly in phrases like "twitch of the eye" or "twitch of the finger." Over time, the word "twitch" took on a new meaning in the late 17th century, referring to a type of nervous movement or spasm, often occurring involuntarily. This sense is closely linked to the word's Latin root "twitchium," meaning "a sudden or spasmodic movement." In recent years, the term "twitch" has also been adopted as a verb in the context of live streaming and online gaming, referring to the act of suddenly reacting or responding to a situation.

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if a part of your body twitches, or if you twitch it, it makes a sudden, quick movement, sometimes one that you cannot control

nếu một phần cơ thể bạn co giật hoặc nếu bạn co giật nó, nó sẽ chuyển động đột ngột, nhanh chóng, đôi khi là chuyển động mà bạn không thể kiểm soát

Example:
  • Her lips twitched with amusement.

    Môi cô nhếch lên thích thú.

  • The cats watched each other, their tails twitching.

    Những con mèo nhìn nhau, đuôi giật giật.

  • The animal lay on the ground, its whole body twitching and jerking.

    Con vật nằm trên mặt đất, toàn thân co giật, giật giật.

Extra examples:
  • Her fingers twitched nervously.

    Những ngón tay cô co giật một cách lo lắng.

  • His shoulders twitched with suppressed laughter.

    Đôi vai anh giật giật vì nén cười.

  • The dog twitched its ears and looked very intently.

    Con chó giật tai và nhìn rất chăm chú.

to give something a short, sharp pull; to be pulled in this way

kéo một cái gì đó ngắn và mạnh; được kéo theo cách này

Example:
  • He twitched the package out of my hands.

    Anh giật cái gói khỏi tay tôi.

  • Mark twitched the cigarette from his mouth.

    Mark giật điếu thuốc ra khỏi miệng.

  • The curtains twitched as she rang the bell.

    Những tấm rèm giật giật khi cô bấm chuông.

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