Learner's definition of BENT
[more bent; most bent]
1
: having a shape that is changed by bending : not straight被弄弯的;弯曲的 -
a bent metal wire弯曲的金属线
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bent arms/elbows弯曲的手臂/胳膊肘
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With your knees/legs slightly bent, bend forward and touch your toes.膝部/腿部微屈,身体前倾,手触足尖。
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He was bent double with pain. [=he was bending forward from the waist because he was in extreme pain]他痛得蜷起了身子。
2
chiefly British, informal : not honest不诚实的
bent on
also bent upon
: having a strong desire to do (something)有强烈意向要做;一心要做 -
The doctors are bent on finding a cure. [=they are determined to find a cure]医生们决心要找到一种治疗方法。
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She now seems bent on winning the competition.她现在似乎一心要赢得这场比赛。
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They're bent upon destroying the world.他们决意要毁掉世界。
— see also hell-bent
bent out of shape
US, informal
: very angry or unhappy气呼呼的;很不开心的 2 bent /ˈbɛnt/ noun
plural bents
plural bents
Learner's definition of BENT
[count]
: an attraction to or an interest in a particular thing or activity爱好;倾向 : a natural talent or interest天赋;兴趣 3 bent
Learner's definition of BENT
past tense and past participle of 1bend