bent

• 在英式英语中可指不诚实的或腐败的；也表示强烈的决心或对某事的倾向。

In British English, can mean dishonest or corrupt; also describes a strong determination or inclination towards something.

1. Curved or angledA2formal

   Not straight; having a curve or angle, often used to describe a physical shape.

   弯曲的

   • The road took a bent path through the hills.
   • He used a bent piece of wire to fix the lock.
   • The old man walked with bent knees.

   同义词angledarchedbowedcrookedcurvedhookedtwistedwarped

   反义词straight

2. Determined or resolvedB2formal

   Firmly fixed in one's purpose or intention; strongly determined to do something.

   坚决的

   • She was bent on finishing the marathon despite the rain.
   • He is bent on becoming a professional musician.
   • The team was bent on winning the championship.

   同义词adamantdecideddeterminedfirmfixedintentresoluteresolvedset

   反义词indifferentirresoluteundeterminedunresolved

3. Natural inclination or talentB2formal

   A natural tendency, talent, or preference for a particular way of thinking or acting.

   天赋

   • He has a bent for mathematics and logic.
   • Her artistic bent was evident from a young age.
   • The job requires a bent for problem-solving.

   同义词dispositionflairgiftinclinationknackleaningpenchantpredilectionproclivitypropensitytalenttendency

4. Grassland or pastureC1formalbritish

   An area of open grassland, often used for grazing or as a lawn, especially in sports like bowling or golf.

   草地或牧场

   • The sheep grazed on the bent near the river.
   • The golf course had a well-maintained bent for putting.
   • They walked across the bent to reach the old barn.

5. Dishonest or corruptB2informalbritish

   Engaging in illegal or unethical behavior, often used informally to describe a person.

   腐败的

   • The bent cop was arrested for taking bribes.
   • He's known as a bent businessman in the city.
   • The deal seemed bent from the start.

   同义词corruptcrookeddishonestfraudulentshadyunethicalunscrupulousvenal

   反义词ethicalhonestprincipledstraightupright

• 名词，指天赋、才能或对某种活动、思维方式的倾向、偏好。

A noun referring to a natural talent, inclination, or tendency towards a particular activity or way of thinking.

1. Natural inclination or talentB2formal

   A natural tendency, talent, or preference for a particular activity or way of thinking.

   天赋

   • She has a strong artistic bent and enjoys painting.
   • His scientific bent led him to study physics.
   • The child showed a mechanical bent from an early age.

   同义词aptitudebiasdispositionflairgiftinclinationknackleaningpenchantpredilectionproclivitypropensitytalenttendency

2. Type of grassC1formalbritish

   A type of stiff grass used for lawns, especially on bowling greens and golf putting greens.

   剪股颖

   • The golf course uses bent grass for its putting greens.
   • Bent is commonly used for high-quality lawns.
   • The bowling green was covered in fine bent.

   同义词bent-grass

3. Open grasslandC1formalbritish

   An area of open, unenclosed grassland, often used for grazing.

   开阔草地

   • Sheep grazed on the high bent.
   • The hikers crossed a wide bent before reaching the forest.
   • The old farm was surrounded by rolling bents.

   同义词commongrasslandgreenswardleameadowpasturesward

4. Special approach or methodB2informal

   A particular way of doing something or a specific approach to a task.

   倾向

   • He has his own bent for solving complex problems.
   • The chef's unique bent on traditional recipes made the restaurant famous.
   • She approached the project with a creative bent.

• 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