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to twist
01
drehen, winden
to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
Transitive: to twist a flexible object
Beispiele
The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.
Der Künstler hat geschickt den Metalldraht gedreht, um ein aufwendiges Schmuckanhänger zu formen.
He twisted the rubber band into a loop to secure the bunch of papers.
Er drehte das Gummiband zu einer Schlaufe, um den Stapel Papiere zu sichern.
02
verdrehen, verstauchen
to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
Transitive: to twist a joint
Beispiele
She twisted her ankle while hiking on the rocky terrain, making it difficult to continue the trail.
Sie verstauchte sich den Knöchel beim Wandern auf dem felsigen Gelände, was es schwierig machte, den Weg fortzusetzen.
Running down the stairs, she missed a step and twisted her ankle, wincing in pain.
Als sie die Treppe hinunterlief, verpasste sie eine Stufe und verstauchte sich den Knöchel, wobei sie vor Schmerz das Gesicht verzog.
03
verdrehen, sich winden
to contort or turn one's body in a sinuous or squirming manner, often with rapid or irregular movements
Transitive: to twist one's body parts
Beispiele
The contortionist twisted her body into impossible shapes, leaving the audience in awe of her flexibility.
She twisted her hand out of the attacker's grasp and ran for help.
04
drehen, verdrehen
to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
Beispiele
The salsa dancers twisted gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
Die Salsatänzer drehten sich anmutig im Rhythmus der Musik.
During the yoga class, we twisted to improve our flexibility.
Während des Yoga-Kurses drehten wir uns, um unsere Flexibilität zu verbessern.
05
drehen, winden
to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
Beispiele
The tree 's branches twisted in the wind.
Die Äste des Baumes drehten sich im Wind.
She twisted and turned in her sleep, unable to get comfortable.
Sie wand sich und drehte sich im Schlaf, konnte keine bequeme Position finden.
06
verdrehen, verzerren
to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
Transitive: to twist words or information
Beispiele
The tabloid newspaper twisted the politician's words to create sensational headlines.
Die Boulevardzeitung verdrehte die Worte des Politikers, um reißerische Schlagzeilen zu erstellen.
His opponents tried to twist his statements during the debate to portray him as indecisive and uninformed.
Seine Gegner versuchten, seine Aussagen während der Debatte zu verdrehen, um ihn als unentschlossen und uninformiert darzustellen.
07
drehen, twisten
to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
Beispiele
At the party, everyone hit the dance floor to twist to the classic tunes of Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker.
Auf der Party betrat jeder die Tanzfläche, um zu den klassischen Melodien von Chuck Berry und Chubby Checker zu twisten.
The dance instructor taught the class how to properly twist.
Der Tanzlehrer brachte der Klasse bei, wie man sich richtig dreht.
08
schlängeln, winden
to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
Beispiele
The river twists through the valley, carving its way through the landscape with graceful bends and curves.
Der Fluss schlängelt sich durch das Tal und gräbt sich mit anmutigen Windungen und Kurven durch die Landschaft.
The hiking trail twists and turns through the dense forest, offering scenic views at every bend.
Der Wanderweg schlängelt sich durch den dichten Wald und bietet bei jeder Biegung malerische Ausblicke.
Twist
01
the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis
Beispiele
A twist of the key unlocked the door.
He added a twist to the rope to secure it.
02
Kurve, Drehung
a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
Beispiele
The twist in the road made it hard to drive fast.
Die Kurve in der Straße machte es schwer, schnell zu fahren.
She tied the scarf with a stylish twist.
Sie band den Schal mit einem stilvollen Dreh.
03
a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events
Beispiele
He executed a twist in negotiations that benefited him.
There was a twist in the plan no one anticipated.
04
a particular interpretation or unusual perspective on a text, statement, or action
Beispiele
His twist on the poem highlighted the author's political views.
The historian presented a twist on the battle that challenged previous accounts.
05
Wendung
an unexpected turn in the course of events
Beispiele
The novel 's plot contained a surprising twist that left readers stunned.
Die Handlung des Romans enthielt eine überraschende Wendung, die die Leser verblüffte.
The movie 's twist ending completely changed the audience's perception of the main character.
Das überraschende Ende des Films veränderte die Wahrnehmung des Publikums gegenüber der Hauptfigur vollständig.
06
der Twist, der Twist-Tanz
a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
Beispiele
The teenagers at the party enthusiastically danced the twist, grooving to the energetic beat and showcasing their moves on the dance floor.
Die Teenager auf der Party tanzten begeistert den Twist, wippten zum energetischen Beat und zeigten ihre Moves auf der Tanzfläche.
Learning the twist was a fun experience for the dance class, who eagerly embraced the iconic dance style and its rhythmic hip movements.
Das Erlernen des Twists war eine unterhaltsame Erfahrung für die Tanzklasse, die den ikonischen Tanzstil und seine rhythmischen Hüftbewegungen begeistert aufnahm.
07
the motion of turning around in place
Beispiele
The vine showed a natural twist around the pole.
He did a twist to reach the top shelf.
08
the act of winding or interweaving strands or materials
Beispiele
The artisan showed a twist of the rope fibers.
A twist of wire secured the package.
09
a hairstyle formed by braiding or coiling the hair
Beispiele
She wore her hair in elegant twists for the wedding.
The stylist created an elaborate twist for the wedding.
10
a small whirlpool or vortex formed when a fluid turns back on itself
Beispiele
A twist formed at the river's bend.
The boat struggled in the water 's twist.
11
a sudden, jerky pull
Beispiele
He felt a sharp twist in his wrist while lifting.
A twist of the knob adjusted the pressure.
12
a sharp bend or kink created when a line, rope, or cord is pulled tight
Beispiele
A twist in the fishing line caused it to snap.
The kite string developed a twist in the wind.
13
a sudden strain or wrench on muscles or ligaments
Beispiele
He suffered a painful twist in his ankle during the game.
The gymnast felt a twist in her wrist while performing.
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