1690s, originally referring to eels, of unknown origin; sometimes associated with worm or swarm, but perhaps imitative. Figurative sense "to be painfully affected, to writhe inside" is from 1804. Related: Squirmed; squirming. As a noun from 1839.
例文
1. He gave a feeble shrug and tried to squirm free.
彼は無力に肩をそびやかし、体をねじって振り抜けようとした。
2.Mentioning religion is a sure way to make him squirm .
宗教といえば、彼を窮屈な不安にさせるに違いない。
3.Right now,serious programmer-type readers are beginning to squirm in their seats.
ここまで言うと、厳粛なプログラマはすぐに不安になり始めた。
4.It made him squirm to think how he 'd messed up the interview.
彼は面接の時に自分がそんなに下手だったと思っていたが、本当に嫌な気持ちになった。
5.Each time he recalled this he wanted to squirm in his seat.