How do you use "twist" in a sentence?

She twisted the lid off the jar. The story had a surprising twist at the end. He twisted his ankle while running.

twist

Q: What does "twist" mean?

To turn or rotate; an unexpected development Twist has physical and figurative meanings. Physically, it means to turn, rotate, or bend something. Figuratively, a 'twist' is an unexpected change in a story or situation, as in 'plot twist.' 'To twist someone's arm' means to persuade them strongly. 'Twist' can also mean to distort facts or meaning.

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Significado: To turn or rotate; an unexpected development

扭转；转折

girar, torcer; giro

ねじる；意外な展開

비틀다, 돌리다; 뜻밖의 전개

Twist has physical and figurative meanings. Physically, it means to turn, rotate, or bend something. Figuratively, a 'twist' is an unexpected change in a story or situation, as in 'plot twist.' 'To twist someone's arm' means to persuade them strongly. 'Twist' can also mean to distort facts or meaning.

Twist有物理和比喻的含义。物理上，它意味着转动、旋转或弯曲某物。比喻地，'twist'是故事或情况中的意外变化，如'plot twist'。'To twist someone's arm'意思是强烈说服某人。'Twist'也可以表示歪曲事实或意义。

Twist tiene significados físicos y figurados. Físicamente, significa girar, rotar o doblar algo. Figurativamente, un «twist» es un cambio inesperado en una historia o situación, como en «plot twist». «To twist someone's arm» significa persuadirle enérgicamente. «Twist» también puede significar distorsionar hechos o significados.

Twistには物理的な意味と比喩的な意味があります。物理的には、何かを回す、回転させる、または曲げることを意味します。比喩的には、「twist」は「plot twist」のように、物語や状況における予期せぬ変化です。「To twist someone's arm」は強く説得することを意味します。「Twist」は事実や意味を歪めることも意味します。

twist는 물리적 의미와 비유적 의미를 모두 가지고 있습니다. 물리적으로는 무언가를 돌리거나, 회전시키거나, 구부리는 것을 의미합니다. 비유적으로 'twist'는 이야기나 상황의 예상치 못한 변화, 즉 'plot twist(반전)'를 뜻합니다. 'to twist someone's arm'은 누군가를 강하게 설득하다라는 의미입니다. 또한 사실이나 의미를 왜곡한다는 뜻으로도 쓰입니다.

Ejemplos

She twisted the lid off the jar.
她拧开了罐子的盖子。
Ella giró la tapa del frasco.
彼女は瓶の蓋をひねって開けました。
그녀는 병뚜껑을 돌려서 열었습니다.
The story had a surprising twist at the end.
故事最后有一个令人惊讶的转折。
La historia tuvo un giro sorprendente al final.
物語の最後に驚きの展開がありました。
이야기 끝에 놀라운 반전이 있었습니다.
He twisted his ankle while running.
他跑步时扭伤了脚踝。
Se torció el tobillo mientras corría.
彼は走っている間に足首をひねりました。
그는 달리다가 발목을 삐었습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old English 'twistan' meaning 'to plait, wring', from Proto-Germanic 'twistjanan', from the root 'twi-' (two). Related to 'twin', 'twine', 'twice', and 'between'. The plot-twist sense appeared in the 1950s.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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