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to twist
01
memutar, membengkokkan
to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
Transitive: to twist a flexible object
Contoh-contoh
Using pliers, she carefully twisted the copper wire to create an abstract sculpture.
Menggunakan tang, dia dengan hati-hati memutar kawat tembaga untuk membuat patung abstrak.
02
terkilir, memutar
to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
Transitive: to twist a joint
Contoh-contoh
He twisted his wrist while trying to catch the falling bookshelf, sending a sharp pain shooting up his arm.
Dia terkilir pergelangan tangannya saat mencoba menangkap rak buku yang jatuh, mengakibatkan rasa sakit yang tajam menjalar ke lengan.
03
memutar, menggeliat
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
Contoh-contoh
The dancer twisted her body gracefully to match the rhythm of the music.
04
memutar, memelintir
to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
The salsa dancers twisted gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
Para penari salsa memutar tubuh dengan anggun mengikuti irama musik.
05
memutar, melilit
to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
The tree 's branches twisted in the wind.
Dahan pohon berputar tertiup angin.
06
memutar, membelokkan
to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
Transitive: to twist words or information
Contoh-contoh
The journalist accused the rival publication of twisting the facts to fit their biased narrative.
Wartawan itu menuduh publikasi saingannya memutar fakta agar sesuai dengan narasi yang bias mereka.
07
memutar, menari twist
to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
At the party, everyone hit the dance floor to twist to the classic tunes of Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker.
Di pesta, semua orang menuju ke lantai dansa untuk twist mengikuti irama klasik Chuck Berry dan Chubby Checker.
08
berkelok-kelok, berliku-liku
to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
The narrow road twists up the mountainside, offering breathtaking vistas of the valley below.
Jalan sempit itu berkelok-kelok menanjak di lereng gunung, menawarkan pemandangan lembah di bawahnya yang menakjubkan.
Twist
01
the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis
Contoh-contoh
A quick twist of the knob started the machine.
02
kelokan, belokan
a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
Contoh-contoh
The wire had a slight twist that made it unusable.
Kawat itu memiliki puntiran ringan yang membuatnya tidak bisa digunakan.
03
a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events
Contoh-contoh
She added a twist to the traditional recipe.
04
a particular interpretation or unusual perspective on a text, statement, or action
Contoh-contoh
She proposed a twist on the theory that changed how it was understood.
05
belokan, perubahan tak terduga
an unexpected turn in the course of events
Contoh-contoh
Just when we thought everything was going smoothly, there was a sudden twist in the story.
Tepat ketika kami pikir semuanya berjalan lancar, ada twist tiba-tiba dalam cerita.
06
twist, tarian twist
a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
Contoh-contoh
At the retro-themed event, guests donned their 60s attire and danced the twist, transporting themselves back to the era of classic rock and roll.
Di acara bertema retro, para tamu mengenakan pakaian tahun 60-an dan menari twist, membawa diri mereka kembali ke era rock and roll klasik.
07
the motion of turning around in place
Contoh-contoh
The ribbon had a decorative twist in the middle.
08
the act of winding or interweaving strands or materials
Contoh-contoh
The threads were given a twist before weaving.
09
a hairstyle formed by braiding or coiling the hair
Contoh-contoh
His twist was neat and elegant.
10
a small whirlpool or vortex formed when a fluid turns back on itself
Contoh-contoh
A twist appeared in the eddy near the rocks.
11
a sudden, jerky pull
Contoh-contoh
He pulled the handle with a twist to release it.
12
a sharp bend or kink created when a line, rope, or cord is pulled tight
Contoh-contoh
He smoothed out the twist in the rope.
13
a sudden strain or wrench on muscles or ligaments
Contoh-contoh
A sudden twist caused a minor back injury.
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