to deform
01
使变形, 改变形状
to change the shape of something out of its usual shape
Transitive: to deform sth
例子
Heavy pressure on the metal sheet can deform it, resulting in a bent or twisted form.
金属板上的重压会使其变形，导致弯曲或扭曲的形状。
Overloading a backpack with excessive weight may deform its frame and straps.
背包超载可能会变形其框架和肩带。
02
变形, 走样
to lose one's proper shape
Intransitive
例子
Plastic left in the sun will deform.
放在阳光下的塑料会变形。
Left out in the rain for too long, the cardboard boxes deteriorated and deformed.
在雨中放置太久，纸板箱变质并变形了。
03
使变形, 扭曲
to change the shape of something in an undesirable way
Transitive: to deform sth
例子
Prolonged exposure to acid rain could deform the thin protective layers of some plants.
长时间暴露在酸雨中可能会变形一些植物的薄保护层。
Stressful working conditions gradually deformed her posture over many decades on the job.
紧张的工作条件在几十年的工作中逐渐扭曲了她的姿势。
