twist
twist
twɪst
tvist
British pronunciation
/twɪst/

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „twist” în engleză

to twist
01

răsuci, îndoi

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
Transitive: to twist a flexible object
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The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.
Artistul a întors cu îndemânare sârma metalică pentru a crea un pandantiv de bijuterie intricat.
He twisted the rubber band into a loop to secure the bunch of papers.
El a răsucit banda de cauciuc într-o buclă pentru a fixa teancul de hârtii.
02

a se entorsiona, a răsuci

to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
Transitive: to twist a joint
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She twisted her ankle while hiking on the rocky terrain, making it difficult to continue the trail.
Ea și-a răsucit glezna în timp ce drumețea pe terenul stâncos, făcând dificilă continuarea traseului.
Running down the stairs, she missed a step and twisted her ankle, wincing in pain.
Alergând pe scări, a ratat o treaptă și și-a răsucit glezna, strâmbându-se de durere.
03

răsuci, se contorsiona

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
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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

învârti, răsuci

to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
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The salsa dancers twisted gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
Dansatorii de salsa se răsuceau grațios pe ritmul muzicii.
During the yoga class, we twisted to improve our flexibility.
În timpul orei de yoga, ne-am răsucit pentru a ne îmbunătăți flexibilitatea.
05

răsuci, înfășura

to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
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The tree 's branches twisted in the wind.
Crengile copacului se răsuceau în vânt.
She twisted and turned in her sleep, unable to get comfortable.
Ea se răsucea și se întorcea în somn, incapabilă să se simtă confortabil.
06

răsuci, denatura

to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
Transitive: to twist words or information
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The tabloid newspaper twisted the politician's words to create sensational headlines.
Ziarul tabloid a răsucit cuvintele politicianului pentru a crea titluri senzaționale.
His opponents tried to twist his statements during the debate to portray him as indecisive and uninformed.
Oponenții săi au încercat să denatureze declarațiile sale în timpul dezbaterii pentru a-l înfățișa ca indecis și neinformat.
07

răsuci, dansa twist

to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
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At the party, everyone hit the dance floor to twist to the classic tunes of Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker.
La petrecere, toată lumea a ieșit pe ringul de dans pentru a twista pe melodiile clasice ale lui Chuck Berry și Chubby Checker.
The dance instructor taught the class how to properly twist.
Instructorul de dans a învățat clasa cum să se rotească corect.
08

șerpui, ocoli

to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
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The river twists through the valley, carving its way through the landscape with graceful bends and curves.
Râul se întoarce prin vale, sculptându-și drumul prin peisaj cu coturi și curbe grațioase.
The hiking trail twists and turns through the dense forest, offering scenic views at every bend.
Traseul de drumeție se întoarce prin pădurea densă, oferind priveliști pitorești la fiecare cotitură.
01

the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis

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A twist of the key unlocked the door.
He added a twist to the rope to secure it.
02

cotitură, întorsătură

a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
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The twist in the road made it hard to drive fast.
Cotitura din drum a făcut dificilă conducerea rapidă.
She tied the scarf with a stylish twist.
Ea a legat eșarfa cu un răsucire stilat.
03

a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events

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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

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His twist on the poem highlighted the author's political views.
The historian presented a twist on the battle that challenged previous accounts.
05

întorsătură, cotitură neașteptată

an unexpected turn in the course of events
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The novel 's plot contained a surprising twist that left readers stunned.
Subiectul romanului conținea o întorsătură surprinzătoare care i-a lăsat pe cititori uimiți.
The movie 's twist ending completely changed the audience's perception of the main character.
Finalul neasteptat al filmului a schimbat complet percepția publicului asupra personajului principal.
06

twistul, dansul twist

a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
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The teenagers at the party enthusiastically danced the twist, grooving to the energetic beat and showcasing their moves on the dance floor.
Adolescenții de la petrecere au dansat cu entuziasm twist-ul, mișcându-se pe ritmul energic și arătându-și mișcările pe ringul de dans.
Learning the twist was a fun experience for the dance class, who eagerly embraced the iconic dance style and its rhythmic hip movements.
Învățarea twist-ului a fost o experiență distractivă pentru clasa de dans, care a adoptat cu entuziasm stilul de dans iconic și mișcările ritmice ale șoldurilor sale.
07

the motion of turning around in place

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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

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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

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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

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A twist formed at the river's bend.
The boat struggled in the water 's twist.
11

a sudden, jerky pull

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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

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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

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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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