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蠢蠢欲动 (chǔn chǔn yù dòng)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Restlessly ready to start some activity; used negatively to describe someone who is about to cause trouble.

Definition (中文解释)

蠢蠢爬虫蠕动的样子。比喻敌人准备进攻或坏人阴谋捣乱。

Derivation (典故出处)

南朝·宋·刘敬叔《异苑·句容水脉》掘得一黑物,无有首尾,形如数百斛舡,长数十丈,蠢蠢而动。”

Example (造句示例)

The enemy troops were stirring, ready to attack.