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 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。
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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。
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She twisted [=contorted] her face as if she was about to cry.她的脸扭曲变形,好像要哭了。
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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]
[no object]
3
[+ object] : to pull off or break (something) by turning it扭脱;拧开 —
often + off 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 5
[+ object] : to hurt (your ankle, knee, wrist, etc.) by turning it too far扭伤(脚踝、膝盖、手腕等) 6
[+ object] : to combine several threads or wires by wrapping them around one another编织;捻在一起 7
: to wrap or wind (something) around something缠绕 [+ object]
[no object]
8
[+ object] : to change the meaning of (something, such as a word) unfairly曲解;歪曲 9
[no object] : to curve or change direction suddenly转弯;突然转向
twist and turn
1
: to curve or change direction often弯弯曲曲;蜿蜒 2
: to move with twisting motions : to be restless and to change position often坐立不安;躁动不安
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) 2
informal : to try to force someone to do something强迫 — see also arm-twisting
twist the knife (in the wound)
— see 1knife 2 twist /ˈtwɪst/ noun
plural twists
plural twists
Learner's definition of TWIST
[count]
1
: an act of turning or twisting转动;旋转;扭动 2
: a turn, curve, or bend in a road, river, etc.(道路、河流等的)转弯处,曲折处 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。
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It was a film noir with some clever twists.这是一部情节设计巧妙的黑色电影。
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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。
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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 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 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
get your knickers in a twist
— see knickers
round the twist
British, informal