twig
noun [ C ] uk/twɪɡ/ us/twɪɡ/
细枝，嫩枝
a small, thin branch of a tree or bush, especially one removed from the tree or bush and without any leaves
We collected dry twigs to start the fire. 我们拣干的细树枝生火。
Compare: bough branch noun (TREE PART)sprig
twig
verb [ I or T ] UK informal uk/twɪɡ/ us/twɪɡ/ -gg-
（突然）懂得，明白，领悟
to suddenly realize something
[ + question word ] Then he twigged what I meant. 然后他一下子明白了我的意思。
She's six months pregnant, and he still hasn't twigged. 她怀孕6个月了，可他还没意识到。
Synonyms: catch on (UNDERSTAND) get (UNDERSTAND/HEAR)
Compare: the penny drops