to twist
01
ねじる, 曲げる
to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
Transitive: to twist a flexible object
例
The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.
アーティストは巧みに金属線をねじって、複雑なジュエリーペンダントを作りました。
He twisted the rubber band into a loop to secure the bunch of papers.
彼は輪ゴムを輪にねじって、紙の束を固定した。
02
捻る, 挫く
to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
Transitive: to twist a joint
例
She twisted her ankle while hiking on the rocky terrain, making it difficult to continue the trail.
彼女は岩だらけの地形をハイキング中に足首を捻挫し、トレイルを続けるのが難しくなった。
Running down the stairs, she missed a step and twisted her ankle, wincing in pain.
階段を駆け下りているとき、彼女は一段踏み外して足首を捻挫し、痛みに顔を歪めた。
03
ねじる, くねらせる
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
例
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
回す, ねじる
to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
例
The salsa dancers twisted gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
サルサのダンサーたちは音楽のリズムに優雅にねじれました。
During the yoga class, we twisted to improve our flexibility.
ヨガのクラスで、私たちは柔軟性を高めるためにねじりました。
05
ねじる, 巻き付ける
to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
例
The tree 's branches twisted in the wind.
木の枝が風でねじれていた。
She twisted and turned in her sleep, unable to get comfortable.
彼女は眠りの中でもがき、寝返りを打ち、快適に眠ることができなかった。
06
歪める, 捻じ曲げる
to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
Transitive: to twist words or information
例
The tabloid newspaper twisted the politician's words to create sensational headlines.
タブロイド紙は、センセーショナルな見出しを作るために政治家の言葉を歪めた。
His opponents tried to twist his statements during the debate to portray him as indecisive and uninformed.
彼の対戦相手は、討論中に彼の発言を歪めて、彼を優柔不断で無知な人物として描こうとした。
07
ねじる, ツイストを踊る
to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
例
At the party, everyone hit the dance floor to twist to the classic tunes of Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker.
パーティーでは、誰もがダンスフロアに上がり、チャック・ベリーとチャビー・チェッカーのクラシックな曲に合わせてツイストを踊りました。
The dance instructor taught the class how to properly twist.
ダンスインストラクターはクラスに正しくひねる方法を教えました。
08
蛇行する, 曲がりくねる
to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
例
The river twists through the valley, carving its way through the landscape with graceful bends and curves.
川は谷間をうねりながら進み、優雅な曲線とカーブで風景の中にその道を刻んでいます。
The hiking trail twists and turns through the dense forest, offering scenic views at every bend.
ハイキングトレイルは密林の中を曲がりくねり、すべての曲がり角で景色の良い眺めを提供します。
Twist
01
the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis
例
A twist of the key unlocked the door.
He added a twist to the rope to secure it.
02
曲がり, ねじれ
a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
例
The twist in the road made it hard to drive fast.
道路の曲がり角が高速運転を困難にした。
She tied the scarf with a stylish twist.
彼女はスタイリッシュなひねりでスカーフを結んだ。
03
a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events
例
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
例
His twist on the poem highlighted the author's political views.
The historian presented a twist on the battle that challenged previous accounts.
05
捻れ, 予期せぬ展開
an unexpected turn in the course of events
例
The novel 's plot contained a surprising twist that left readers stunned.
小説のプロットには、読者を驚かせる意外な展開が含まれていました。
The movie 's twist ending completely changed the audience's perception of the main character.
映画の予想外の結末は、観客の主人公に対する認識を完全に変えた。
06
ツイスト, ツイストダンス
a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
例
The teenagers at the party enthusiastically danced the twist, grooving to the energetic beat and showcasing their moves on the dance floor.
パーティーのティーンエイジャーたちはエネルギッシュなビートに合わせて熱狂的にツイストを踊り、ダンスフロアでその動きを披露しました。
Learning the twist was a fun experience for the dance class, who eagerly embraced the iconic dance style and its rhythmic hip movements.
ツイストを学ぶことは、ダンスクラスにとって楽しい経験でした。彼らはこの象徴的なダンススタイルとそのリズミカルなヒップの動きを熱心に受け入れました。
07
the motion of turning around in place
例
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
例
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
例
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
例
A twist formed at the river's bend.
The boat struggled in the water 's twist.
11
a sudden, jerky pull
例
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
例
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
例
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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