| 词汇 | twist |
| 释义 | twist (noun) twist 9 ENTRIES FOUND: twist (verb) twist (noun) twisted (adjective) twist tie (noun) arm-twisting (noun) arm (noun) knickers (noun) knife (noun) wound (noun) 1 twist /ˈtwɪst/ verb twists; twisted; twisting 1 twist /ˈtwɪst/ verb 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 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。 — see also arm-twisting twist the knife (in the wound) — see 1knife 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。 get your knickers in a twist — see knickers round the twist British, informal : crazy Her constant complaining is driving me round the twist. [=(US) around the bend]她不停的抱怨快把我逼疯了。 |
| 随便看 |
|
英汉双解词典包含93607条英汉翻译词条，涵盖了常用英语单词及词组短语的翻译及用法，是英语学习的必备工具。