bend

• 名词，指弯曲、转折或拐角，尤指道路、管道或其他线状物体上的弯处。

A noun referring to a curve, turn, or angle, especially in a road, pipe, or other linear object.

1. A2formal

   A curve or turn in a road, river, pipe, or other linear object.

   弯道

   • The car skidded around the sharp bend in the road.
   • The river makes a wide bend to the east.
   • Watch out for the bend ahead on the highway.

   同义词anglearccornercrookcurveturntwistwinding

2. Physical inclinationB1formal

   The act of bending or the state of being bent.

   弯曲

   • The bend in the pipe caused a blockage.
   • He made a slight bend in the wire.
   • The tree's bend was caused by strong winds.

   同义词anglearcbowcrookcurvaturecurvedeflectionflexureincurvationturn

   反义词erectionstraightness

3. Bend in the bodyB1formal

   A curved part of the body, like the elbow or knee.

   身体弯曲处

   • She felt pain in the bend of her elbow.
   • The bend of his knee was injured during the game.
   • He rested his head on the bend of his arm.

   同义词crookcurveflexure

• 表示使物体弯曲、折弯或改变方向或形状的动作，也可指人弯腰或屈身。

A verb used to indicate the act of curving, flexing, or changing direction or shape.

不规则动词

1. Change shape by forceA2formal

   To make something curved or angled by applying force.

   弯曲

   • Bend the wire into a circle.
   • She bent the paper to fit it in the envelope.
   • He bent the metal bar with his hands.

   同义词anglearchbowbucklecontortcrookcurveflextwistwarp

   反义词flattenstraightenunbend

2. Bend bodyA1formal

   To move your body forward or downward from the waist.

   弯腰

   • Bend down to pick up the coin.
   • She bent over to tie her shoelaces.
   • Bend your knees when lifting heavy objects.

   同义词bowcrouchstoop

   反义词extendrisestraightenupright

3. Change directionB1formal

   To turn or deviate from a straight path.

   转弯

   • The road bends sharply to the left.
   • The river bends around the mountain.
   • He bent his path to avoid the traffic.

   同义词arccurvedeviateswerveturntwistveerwind

   反义词straighten

4. Yield or submitB2formal

   To give in or adapt under pressure.

   屈服

   • He refused to bend to their demands.
   • The rules can bend in special circumstances.
   • She bent to the will of the majority.

   同义词accedebowcapitulatecomplyconcededefergive inrelentsubmityield

   反义词defyopposeresistwithstand