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单词 finger-tapping
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finger-tapping
finger-tapping n. and adj. (a) n. the action or an act of tapping one's finger against a surface, esp. in time to a musical beat, or as a sign of anxiety, agitation, etc. (cf. finger tap n.); (b) adj. characterized by or causing finger-tapping; (of a person) that taps his or her fingers.
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1843 R. J. Culverwell Domest. Hand Bk. Invalids 21 The delicate finger-tapping, aided by a well-practised ear, will, with great precision develop the condition of the structures within.
1890 Amer. Teacher Sept. 16/1 The chorus of this verse repeats the finger tapping of the first.
1907 Eau Claire (Wisconsin) Leader 6 Mar. Nervousness that displays itself in constantly tapping the fingers is..exhibited to some extent by typewriter girls... The girl afflicted with this finger-tapping trouble, [etc.].
1947 Daily Capital News (Jefferson City, Missouri) 5 June 1/5 The pale, finger-tapping defendant watched the proceedings with tense interest.
1967 N.Y. Times 20 Mar. 46/4 (advt.) No more finger-tapping delays.
1983 N. Goodman in R. Copeland & M. Cohen What is Dance? i. 72 The same is true of such activities in response to music as foot- and finger tappings, head-bobbings, and various other minor motions.
2011 D. Booher Creating Personal Presence i. iv. 48 Some gestures show signs of inward stress... They relieve tension building up on the inside: smoking rituals, gum-chewing, nail-biting, finger-tapping, [etc.].
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