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twist
9 ENTRIES FOUND:
twists; twisted; twisting
twists; twisted; twisting
Learner's definition of TWIST
1
[+ object]
a : to bend or turn (something) in order to change its shape使弯曲；使形状变化
- The toy can be twisted into different shapes.这件玩具能被扭成不同的形状。
- She twisted balloons into the shapes of different animals.她将气球扭成了不同的动物形状。
b : to bend or turn (something) into a shape or position that is not normal or natural使扭曲；使变形
- The antenna was twisted out of shape.天线被扭得变了形。
- The car was a heap of twisted metal after the accident.发生事故后汽车成了一堆扭曲的金属。
- She twisted [=contorted] her face as if she was about to cry.她的脸扭曲变形，好像要哭了。
- He twists his lip into an odd expression when he's thinking.他思考的时候会扭动嘴唇做出奇怪的表情。
2
: to turn (something) in a circular motion with your hand旋转；转动
[+ object]
- twist the dials on the radio转动收音机上的旋钮
[no object]
- The bottle cap twists off.瓶盖能拧下来。
3
[+ object] : to pull off or break (something) by turning it扭脱；拧开 — often + off
- He twisted a small branch off the tree.他从树上折下来一根小树枝。
4
[no object] : to turn a part of your body around : to change your position扭转（身体部位）；转换姿势
- Everyone in the audience twisted in their seats to see what made the noise.所有观众都在座位上扭身看是什么发出了声响。
- He twisted around to face me.他转过身来面对着我。
5
[+ object] : to hurt (your ankle, knee, wrist, etc.) by turning it too far扭伤（脚踝、膝盖、手腕等）
- I twisted my ankle playing softball.我打垒球时扭伤了脚踝。
6
[+ object] : to combine several threads or wires by wrapping them around one another编织；捻在一起
- Twist the wire ends together to make an electrical connection.把电线的末端捻在一起接通电路。
- Rope is made by twisting many threads together.绳子是由很多细线编织而成的。
7
: to wrap or wind (something) around something缠绕
[+ object]
- I like the way she twists [=coils, wraps] that scarf around her neck.我喜欢她那样把围巾绕在脖子上。
[no object]
- Ivy twisted [=wound] around the columns of the porch.常春藤缠绕在门廊的廊柱上。
8
[+ object] : to change the meaning of (something, such as a word) unfairly曲解；歪曲
- He was accused of twisting [=distorting] the facts.他被谴责歪曲事实。
- He twisted my words [=he repeated what I said in a way that had a different meaning] and made it seem like I was angry.他歪曲了我的话，让别人感觉我似乎很生气。
9
[no object] : to curve or change direction suddenly转弯；突然转向
- Be careful, the road twists up ahead.小心，前方道路有转弯。
- a twisting path曲折的小径
twist and turn
1
: to curve or change direction often弯弯曲曲；蜿蜒
- The road along the coast twists and turns.海滨那条路蜿蜒曲折。
2
: to move with twisting motions : to be restless and to change position often坐立不安；躁动不安
- A little boy was twisting and turning [=moving a lot] in the seat behind me.一个小男孩一直在我后面的座位上乱动。
twist someone's arm
1
: to grab someone's arm and bend it in order to cause pain反扭某人的胳膊（以使其疼痛）
- He twisted my arm behind my back and forced me into the car.他把我胳膊反扭到背后，强行将我塞进了汽车。
2
informal : to try to force someone to do something强迫 — see also arm-twisting
- My wife really had to twist my arm to get me to apologize to my boss.我妻子强迫我向我上司道歉。
twist the knife (in the wound)
2 twist /ˈtwɪst/ noun
plural twists
2 twist
/ˈtwɪst/
noun
plural twists
Learner's definition of TWIST
[count]
1
: an act of turning or twisting转动；旋转；扭动
- a simple twist of the wrist手腕稍微一动
- The jar should open with a twist of the lid.拧一下盖儿，罐子就能打开。
2
: a turn, curve, or bend in a road, river, etc.（道路、河流等的）转弯处，曲折处
- The road has some nasty twists.这条路有一些急转弯。
- The coastal road had many twists and turns.这条沿海公路弯弯曲曲的。
3
a : an unexpected or strange occurrence波折；意想不到的转折
- The plot has many twists. [=surprises]故事情节跌宕起伏。
- It was a film noir with some clever twists.这是一部情节设计巧妙的黑色电影。
- In an unusual twist, the police arrested one of their own.出人意料的是，警方逮捕了一个自己人。
- They were brought together by a strange twist of fate.神奇的命运转折将他们推到了一起。
b : something new created by changing something slightly旧物翻新；新花样
- It's a new twist [=variation] on an old recipe.这是基于老配方的新制作。
4
: a small piece of lemon or lime peel used to flavor a drink（用来给饮品调味的）一小片柠檬皮，一小片酸橙皮
- a diet cola with a twist of lemon一杯加柠檬的无糖可乐
5
the twist : a lively dance from the 1960s in which dancers twist their bodies quickly from side to side（流行于20世纪60年代的）扭摆舞
- We did the twist.我们跳了扭摆舞。
twisted; twisting; twists
3
a
: to wring or wrench so as to dislocate or distort
c
: contort
f
: to form into a spiral shape
h
: to make (one's way) in a winding or devious manner to a destination or objective
1
b
: a dance performed with strenuous gyrations especially of the hips
c
: the spin given the ball in any of various games
d
: a spiral turn or curve
e(1)
: torque or torsional stress applied to a body (such as a rod or shaft)
(2)
: torsional strain
(3)
: the angle through which a thing is twisted
4
: something formed by twisting or winding: such as
a
: a strip of citrus peel used to flavor a drink
b
: a baked piece of twisted dough
c
: a thread, yarn, or cord formed by twisting two or more strands together
d
: a strong tightly twisted sewing silk
e
: tobacco leaves twisted into a thick roll
5
: a front or back dive in which the diver twists sideways a half or full turn before entering the water
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb The toy can be twisted into different shapes. She twisted balloons into the shapes of different animals. The antenna was twisted out of shape. The car was a heap of twisted metal after the accident. He twists his lip into an odd expression when he's thinking. twist the dials on the radio The bottle cap twists off. Noun a simple twist of the wrist The jar should open with a twist of the lid. The road has some nasty twists. The coastal road had many twists and turns. It was a film noir with some clever twists. In an unusual twist, the police arrested one of their own. They were brought together by a strange twist of fate. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Chanel frontwoman Kristen Stewart, for example, always manages to twist the label's preppy Parisian persona into something more edgy. Leah Dolan, CNN, 27 May 2022 As story lines twist and converge, the cartel game levels up. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2022 Allow the Rug to Air Dry Gently squeeze out excess water, taking care not to twist or wring the rug, which can cause damage to the fibers and backing. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Buy the bottle once, add water, then twist on the pod to release the concentrate into the bottle. Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 During the military marches, tall officers from both sides competed to see who could kick higher, who had a more impressive mustache to twist and who could scream with the most intimidation. Mujib Mashal, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 But there might be other ways to twist the thing around. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 June 2022 Instead, attack every forearm muscle in 60 seconds with this kneeling, bottom-up kettlebell clean to twist. Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 17 June 2022 Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2022 Nensi Dojaka has figured it out by boosting her famous twist-and-cup bra tops with paper-thin evening slips and lurex metallic bodysuits, along with a pair of truly excellent wide-legged jeans. Faran Krentcil, ELLE, 21 Sep. 2022 Fountain pen style means a modern storyline or references, with a poetic twist. Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Sep. 2022 Fountain pen style means a modern storyline or references, with a poetic twist. Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2022 The teaser also showed Shanae Ankney crying about juggling two men, a shocking twist that results in a group of women leaving the beach, and mention of Paradise's first threesome. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2022 Fountain pen style means a modern storyline or references, with a poetic twist. Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2022 Mix the classic cheddar topper with fresh oregano for a new twist. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022 Put a Mediterranean twist on your holiday meal with avocado hummus, apple and walnut salad, cardamom and cinnamon kugel, and grilled chicken kebab offered for $59 per person for pickup or delivery from 2-7 p.m. Sept. 25-26. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 See More
Verb
Democrats decried the move as an unprecedented delay meant to twist the arm of holdouts. Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Chanel frontwoman Kristen Stewart, for example, always manages to twist the label's preppy Parisian persona into something more edgy. Leah Dolan, CNN, 27 May 2022 As story lines twist and converge, the cartel game levels up. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2022 Allow the Rug to Air Dry Gently squeeze out excess water, taking care not to twist or wring the rug, which can cause damage to the fibers and backing. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Buy the bottle once, add water, then twist on the pod to release the concentrate into the bottle. Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 During the military marches, tall officers from both sides competed to see who could kick higher, who had a more impressive mustache to twist and who could scream with the most intimidation. Mujib Mashal, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 But there might be other ways to twist the thing around. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 June 2022 Instead, attack every forearm muscle in 60 seconds with this kneeling, bottom-up kettlebell clean to twist. Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 17 June 2022 Noun
Fountain pen style means a modern storyline or references, with a poetic twist. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2022 Nensi Dojaka has figured it out by boosting her famous twist-and-cup bra tops with paper-thin evening slips and lurex metallic bodysuits, along with a pair of truly excellent wide-legged jeans. Faran Krentcil, ELLE, 21 Sep. 2022 Fountain pen style means a modern storyline or references, with a poetic twist. Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Sep. 2022 Fountain pen style means a modern storyline or references, with a poetic twist. Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2022 The teaser also showed Shanae Ankney crying about juggling two men, a shocking twist that results in a group of women leaving the beach, and mention of Paradise's first threesome. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2022 Fountain pen style means a modern storyline or references, with a poetic twist. Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2022 Mix the classic cheddar topper with fresh oregano for a new twist. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022 Put a Mediterranean twist on your holiday meal with avocado hummus, apple and walnut salad, cardamom and cinnamon kugel, and grilled chicken kebab offered for $59 per person for pickup or delivery from 2-7 p.m. Sept. 25-26. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch twisten, from twist twine, discord, quarrel; akin to Old English -twist (in candeltwist candlesnuffers, mæsttwist twin support for a mast), Middle English twisten to be forked, Middle High German zwist quarrel, Old English twi- twi-
First Known Use
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
1555, in the meaning defined at sense 4
Time Traveler
The first known use of twist was in the 15th century Phrases Containing twist
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