Feb 3 22:43
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Chinese term
小动作
Chinese to English
Social Sciences
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
课堂上
小张在课堂上做小动作，不认真听讲
请教这里的小动作，如何翻译
XIEXIE
请教这里的小动作，如何翻译
XIEXIE
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | hyperactive behavior |
Kiet Bach
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| 4 +1 | fidgeting |
Rex Su
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| 4 | fiddling (around)/tinkering/fidgeting with OR fiddling and fidgeting |
Zhen Guan
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Proposed translations
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Selected
hyperactive behavior
小张在课堂上做小动作
Xiao Zhang showed signs of hyperactive behavior in class
hyperactive behavior: 多动症的行为，不集中，坐不定，可能会骚扰他人，影响他人学习。
Xiao Zhang showed signs of hyperactive behavior in class
hyperactive behavior: 多动症的行为，不集中，坐不定，可能会骚扰他人，影响他人学习。
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+1
3 hrs
fidgeting
小动作 can be translated to "fidgeting" or "small movements." It refers to minor, often restless movements or actions, especially in contexts where someone is expected to remain still or pay attention.
"小张在课堂上做小动作，不认真听讲" can be translated as "Xiao Zhang is fidgeting in class and not listening attentively.
"小张在课堂上做小动作，不认真听讲" can be translated as "Xiao Zhang is fidgeting in class and not listening attentively.
Note from asker:
| SQUIRM= WRITHE OR WRIGGLE https://www.dictionary.com/browse/SQUIRM |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Tomasso
: In california, would say squirming, fussing, can not sit still in UK do not know.
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fiddling (around)/tinkering/fidgeting with OR fiddling and fidgeting
Fiddling generally implies small, often repetitive movements or actions, especially with the hands.
E.g. Tom was fiddling with his pen while the lecture was going on.
Fidgeting refers to restless or nervous movements, typically involving small, quick motions.
E.g. "Tom couldn't stop fidgeting in his seat during the meeting."
Tom is preoccupied with fiddling (around)/tinkering/fidgeting with another object.
Tom is fiddling and fidgeting in class.
E.g. Tom was fiddling with his pen while the lecture was going on.
Fidgeting refers to restless or nervous movements, typically involving small, quick motions.
E.g. "Tom couldn't stop fidgeting in his seat during the meeting."
Tom is preoccupied with fiddling (around)/tinkering/fidgeting with another object.
Tom is fiddling and fidgeting in class.
Example sentence:
Tom is preoccupied with fiddling (around)/tinkering/fidgeting with another object. 汤姆手里不停地摆弄着一个东西。
Tom is fiddling and fidgeting in class. 汤姆在课堂上做着小动作。
Note from asker:
| https://www.dictionary.com/browse/FIDDLE? https://www.dictionary.com/browse/FIDGET I think fiddle is better |
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