to twist
01
扭曲, 弯曲
to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
Transitive: to twist a flexible object
例子
The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.
艺术家巧妙地扭转了金属线，制作了一个复杂的珠宝吊坠。
He twisted the rubber band into a loop to secure the bunch of papers.
他将橡皮筋扭成一个环来固定那叠纸。
02
扭伤, 扭曲
to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
Transitive: to twist a joint
例子
She twisted her ankle while hiking on the rocky terrain, making it difficult to continue the trail.
她在岩石地形上徒步时扭伤了脚踝，使得继续前进变得困难。
Running down the stairs, she missed a step and twisted her ankle, wincing in pain.
跑下楼梯时，她踩空了一级台阶，扭伤了脚踝，痛苦地皱起了脸。
03
扭曲, 扭动
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
例子
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
转动, 扭转
to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
例子
The salsa dancers twisted gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
萨尔萨舞者们随着音乐的节奏优雅地扭动着。
During the yoga class, we twisted to improve our flexibility.
在瑜伽课上，我们扭转身体以提高灵活性。
05
扭曲, 缠绕
to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
例子
The tree 's branches twisted in the wind.
树枝在风中扭曲。
She twisted and turned in her sleep, unable to get comfortable.
她在睡梦中扭动和翻身，无法感到舒适。
06
扭曲, 歪曲
to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
Transitive: to twist words or information
例子
The tabloid newspaper twisted the politician's words to create sensational headlines.
小报歪曲了政治家的话以制造耸人听闻的标题。
His opponents tried to twist his statements during the debate to portray him as indecisive and uninformed.
他的对手在辩论中试图歪曲他的陈述，将他描绘成优柔寡断和不知情的人。
07
扭动, 跳扭摆舞
to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
例子
At the party, everyone hit the dance floor to twist to the classic tunes of Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker.
在派对上，每个人都踏上舞池，随着查克·贝里和查比·切克的经典曲调扭摆。
The dance instructor taught the class how to properly twist.
舞蹈老师教全班如何正确地扭动。
08
蜿蜒, 曲折
to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
例子
The river twists through the valley, carving its way through the landscape with graceful bends and curves.
河流蜿蜒穿过山谷，以优雅的弯曲和曲线在景观中开辟出一条道路。
The hiking trail twists and turns through the dense forest, offering scenic views at every bend.
徒步小径在茂密的森林中蜿蜒曲折，每个转弯处都提供风景如画的景色。
Twist
01
the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis
例子
A twist of the key unlocked the door.
He added a twist to the rope to secure it.
02
弯曲, 扭转
a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
例子
The twist in the road made it hard to drive fast.
道路上的转弯使得快速驾驶变得困难。
She tied the scarf with a stylish twist.
她用时髦的扭转系上了围巾。
03
a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events
例子
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
例子
His twist on the poem highlighted the author's political views.
The historian presented a twist on the battle that challenged previous accounts.
05
转折, 意想不到的转折
an unexpected turn in the course of events
例子
The novel 's plot contained a surprising twist that left readers stunned.
小说的情节包含了一个令人惊讶的转折，让读者震惊。
The movie 's twist ending completely changed the audience's perception of the main character.
电影的转折结局完全改变了观众对主角的看法。
06
扭摆舞, 扭摆舞舞蹈
a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
例子
The teenagers at the party enthusiastically danced the twist, grooving to the energetic beat and showcasing their moves on the dance floor.
派对上的青少年们热情地跳着扭摆舞，随着充满活力的节奏摇摆，在舞池中展示他们的舞步。
Learning the twist was a fun experience for the dance class, who eagerly embraced the iconic dance style and its rhythmic hip movements.
学习扭摆舞对舞蹈班来说是一次有趣的体验，他们热情地接受了这种标志性的舞蹈风格及其有节奏的臀部动作。
07
the motion of turning around in place
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
A twist formed at the river's bend.
The boat struggled in the water 's twist.
11
a sudden, jerky pull
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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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