winkle
n
= periwinkle 2. winkle, v (phr v) winkle sb/sth out (of sth) (infml 口) get sb/sth out (of a place) slowly and with difficulty缓慢而费力地把某人[某物](从某处)弄出
The children were finally all winkled out of their hiding places. 最後总算把孩子从躲藏的地方都找了出来. winkle sth out (of sb) (infml 口) obtain information, etc from sb with difficulty 费力地从某人处得到信息
She's very clever at winkling secrets out of people. 她很会从别人那里探听到秘密.
🗣️ 情景例句
We really don't have to be overly concerned.
我们真的不需要过分担心。
You look radiant tonight.
你今晚真是光彩照人。
Today we have two new students. Their names are Lucy and Lily.