English Dictionary

fiddle with

動詞

比喩的用法

To manipulate an object, especially in a nervous or restless manner. / To adjust the position, as of an electronic device, in order to provide better reception or signal.

日本語の意味

（緊張やそわそわした様子で）いじる、もてあそぶ / （電子機器などの）受信状態や信号を改善するために位置を調整する

During the tense meeting, she couldn't help but fiddle with the paperclip in her hands.

緊迫した会議の間、彼女は手に持ったクリップを落ち着きなくいじらずにはいられなかった。

意味（1）

To manipulate an object, especially in a nervous or restless manner.

意味（2）

To adjust the position, as of an electronic device, in order to provide better reception or signal.

Fiddle with vertical VOLT/DIV knob until signal comes into view.

意味（3）

(figuratively) To manipulate in order to gain something for oneself.

Don't Fiddle With Sellers Who Have No Equity

fiddles with （ present singular third-person ）

fiddling with （ participle present ）

fiddled with （ participle past ）

fiddled with （ past ）