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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
The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.
Seniman dengan terampil memutar kawat logam untuk membuat liontin perhiasan yang rumit.
He twisted the rubber band into a loop to secure the bunch of papers.
Dia memutar karet gelang menjadi lingkaran untuk mengamankan tumpukan kertas.
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
She twisted her ankle while hiking on the rocky terrain, making it difficult to continue the trail.
Dia terkilir pergelangan kakinya saat mendaki di medan berbatu, menyulitkan untuk melanjutkan jalur.
Running down the stairs, she missed a step and twisted her ankle, wincing in pain.
Berlari menuruni tangga, dia melewatkan satu anak tangga dan terkilir pergelangan kakinya, mengerang kesakitan.
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 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
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.
During the yoga class, we twisted to improve our flexibility.
Selama kelas yoga, kami memutar untuk meningkatkan fleksibilitas kami.
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.
She twisted and turned in her sleep, unable to get comfortable.
Dia berguling dan berbalik dalam tidurnya, tidak bisa merasa nyaman.
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 tabloid newspaper twisted the politician's words to create sensational headlines.
Koran tabloid memelintir kata-kata politisi untuk membuat headline sensasional.
His opponents tried to twist his statements during the debate to portray him as indecisive and uninformed.
Lawan-lawannya mencoba memelintir pernyataannya selama debat untuk menggambarkannya sebagai orang yang ragu-ragu dan tidak terinformasi.
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.
The dance instructor taught the class how to properly twist.
Instruktur dansa mengajarkan kelas cara berputar dengan benar.
08
berkelok-kelok, berliku-liku
to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
The river twists through the valley, carving its way through the landscape with graceful bends and curves.
Sungai berkelok-kelok melalui lembah, mengukir jalannya melalui lanskap dengan belokan dan lekukan yang anggun.
The hiking trail twists and turns through the dense forest, offering scenic views at every bend.
Jalur pendakian berkelok-kelok melalui hutan lebat, menawarkan pemandangan indah di setiap belokan.
Twist
01
the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis
Contoh-contoh
A twist of the key unlocked the door.
He added a twist to the rope to secure it.
02
kelokan, belokan
a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
Contoh-contoh
The twist in the road made it hard to drive fast.
Belokan di jalan membuat sulit untuk mengemudi dengan cepat.
She tied the scarf with a stylish twist.
Dia mengikat syal dengan putaran yang stylish.
03
a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
His twist on the poem highlighted the author's political views.
The historian presented a twist on the battle that challenged previous accounts.
05
belokan, perubahan tak terduga
an unexpected turn in the course of events
Contoh-contoh
The novel 's plot contained a surprising twist that left readers stunned.
Alur novel itu mengandung twist mengejutkan yang membuat pembaca terkejut.
The movie 's twist ending completely changed the audience's perception of the main character.
Akhir yang tak terduga dari film itu sepenuhnya mengubah persepsi penonton terhadap karakter utama.
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
The teenagers at the party enthusiastically danced the twist, grooving to the energetic beat and showcasing their moves on the dance floor.
Remaja-remaja di pesta itu dengan antusias menari twist, bergoyang mengikuti irama yang energetik dan memamerkan gerakan mereka di lantai dansa.
Learning the twist was a fun experience for the dance class, who eagerly embraced the iconic dance style and its rhythmic hip movements.
Mempelajari twist adalah pengalaman yang menyenangkan bagi kelas menari, yang dengan antusias menerima gaya tarian ikonik dan gerakan pinggul yang ritmis.
07
the motion of turning around in place
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
A twist formed at the river's bend.
The boat struggled in the water 's twist.
11
a sudden, jerky pull
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
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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