twist

• 名词，指转动或旋转某物的动作，也指方向、形状或意义的突然改变。

A noun referring to an act of turning or rotating something, or a sudden change in direction, shape, or meaning.

1. Rotational movementA2formal

   An act of turning something around its axis.

   扭转

   • Give the lid a twist to open the jar.
   • She performed a twist in her dance routine.
   • A quick twist of the handle unlocked the door.

   同义词rotationspinturntwirlwhirl

2. Unexpected changeB1formal

   An unexpected development or change in a situation, story, or event.

   意外转折

   • The movie had a surprising twist at the end.
   • The plot twist caught everyone off guard.
   • There was an unexpected twist in the negotiations.

   同义词about-facechangecomplicationdevelopmentreversalshiftsurpriseturnturnaboutturnaroundvolte-facewrinkle

   反义词constancycontinuationstatus quo

3. Distortion or bendB1formal

   A shape or form that is bent or distorted.

   扭曲

   • The road has a sharp twist ahead.
   • The wire had a twist in the middle.
   • She straightened the twist in the ribbon.

   同义词bendcontortioncrookcurvedistortionturnwarp

   反义词linestraightness

4. B2informal

   A popular dance move from the 1960s involving twisting the hips.

   扭扭舞

   • They danced the twist all night long.
   • She learned the twist from her grandmother.
   • The twist was a huge dance craze in the 1960s.

• 表示转动或弯曲某物，或扭曲其形状或含义的动词。

A verb used to indicate the act of turning or bending something, or distorting its shape or meaning.

1. Turn or rotateA2formal

   To turn something in a circular motion, often with force.

   扭动

   • She twisted the lid off the jar.
   • He twisted the knob to open the door.
   • The dancer twisted her body gracefully.

   同义词rotatespinswivelturntwirlwhirlwind

   反义词alignstraightenuntwistunwind

2. Distort or change shapeB1formal

   To bend or change the shape of something, often causing damage.

   扭曲变形

   • The accident twisted the metal frame of the car.
   • He twisted his ankle while running.
   • The strong wind twisted the tree branches.

   同义词bendbucklecontortdeformdistortmanglewarpwrench

   反义词alignflattenstraighten

3. Alter meaningB2informal

   To change the intended meaning of something, often dishonestly.

   曲解

   • The journalist twisted his words to make a better story.
   • She twisted the facts to avoid getting in trouble.
   • Don't twist what I said; I meant something different.

   同义词distortfalsifygarblemisquotemisrepresentpervertslantwarp

   反义词clarifyelucidateexplaininterpret

短语动词变体twist around