twist

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turn turn of events twist

词性

n

解释

an unforeseen development

示例

events suddenly took an awkward turn

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twist construction

词性

n

解释

an interpretation of a text or action

示例

they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct

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twist device gimmick

词性

n

解释

any clever maneuver

示例

he would stoop to any device to win a point|it was a great sales gimmick|a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen

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whirl spin twirl twist twisting

词性

n

解释

the act of rotating rapidly

示例

he gave the crank a spin|it broke off after much twisting

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pull wrench twist

词性

n

解释

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

示例

the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell|he was sidelined with a hamstring pull

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kink twirl twist

词性

n

解释

a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

示例

None

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crook bend turn twist

词性

n

解释

a circular segment of a curve

示例

a bend in the road|a crook in the path

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eddy twist

词性

n

解释

a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

示例

None

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twist wrench

词性

n

解释

a jerky pulling movement

示例

None

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braid plait tress twist

词性

n

解释

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

示例

None

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twist

词性

n

解释

social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

示例

they liked to dance the twist

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twist wind winding

词性

n

解释

the act of winding or twisting

示例

he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind

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turn twist

词性

n

解释

turning or twisting around (in place)

示例

with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room

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twist squirm worm wrestle wriggle writhe

词性

v

解释

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

示例

The prisoner writhed in discomfort|The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace

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flex turn twist deform bend

词性

v

解释

cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

示例

bend the rod|twist the dough into a braid|the strong man could turn an iron bar

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twist

词性

v

解释

turn in the opposite direction

示例

twist one's head

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twine twist distort

词性

v

解释

form into a spiral shape

示例

The cord is all twisted

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twist

词性

v

解释

form into twists

示例

Twist the strips of dough

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wind twist curve

词性

v

解释

extend in curves and turns

示例

The road winds around the lake|the path twisted through the forest

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twist

词性

v

解释

do the twist

示例

None

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wrench twist

词性

v

解释

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

示例

wrench a window off its hinges|wrench oneself free from somebody's grip|a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest

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sophisticate twist twist around pervert convolute

词性

v

解释

practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

示例

Don't twist my words

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rick turn twist wrench wrick sprain

词性

v

解释

twist suddenly so as to sprain

示例

wrench one's ankle|The wrestler twisted his shoulder|the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell|I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days