to screw up
[phrase form: screw]
01
台無しにする, しくじる
to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment
Transitive: to screw up a situation
Slang
例
The politician tried not to screw his speech up by rehearsing multiple times.
その政治家は、何度もリハーサルをすることで演説を台無しにしないようにした。
02
悪化させる, 強める
to intensify a situation or problem
Transitive: to screw up a problem
例
His careless comment screwed up an already tense discussion.
彼の不注意なコメントは、すでに緊張した議論をさらに悪化させた。
03
顔をしかめる, ねじる
to twist one's face into an expression of discomfort, displeasure, or tension
Transitive: to screw up one's face
例
Please do n't screw up your face like that; it's just a minor inconvenience.
そんなに顔をしかめないでください；それはただの小さな不便です。
04
締め付ける, ねじ込む
to fasten something by rotating it often in a clockwise direction
Transitive: to screw up sth
例
To assemble the furniture, he had to screw each piece up according to the instructions.
家具を組み立てるために、彼は指示に従って各ピースをねじ込まなければならなかった。
05
くしゃくしゃにする, きつくねじって折る
to fold something by twisting it tightly
Transitive: to screw up a piece of paper or fabric
例
He screwed up the letter and threw it in the trash in frustration.
彼は手紙をくしゃくしゃに丸めて、いらだってゴミ箱に投げた。
06
めちゃくちゃにする, 精神的に混乱させる
to cause someone to be emotionally or mentally disturbed
Transitive: to screw up sb
例
The harsh criticism from his supervisor really screwed him up emotionally.
上司からの厳しい批判は、彼を感情的に本当にめちゃくちゃにした。
