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twist

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai
Số nhiều: twistsQuá khứ: twistedPhân từ 2: twistedV-ing: twisting

This word carries a strong sense of tension and torque. It suggests a forceful movement that alters the original shape or direction of an object, often implying a degree of strain or stress before a breaking point is reached. In storytelling or social contexts, it describes a pivot that subverts expectations. It is less about a gradual change and more about a sharp, unexpected redirection that re-frames the entire narrative or situation.

Countable when referring to a specific plot development or a physical coil. Uncountable when referring to the general action of twisting.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To turn or rotate something around its own axis.

"He twisted the cap tightly to seal the jar."

Nội động từ
[something]

To bend or rotate out of a straight line.

"The metal beam twisted under the immense pressure."

Danh từ
[someone][something]

A sudden change in a story or situation.

"The movie has a shocking twist at the end."

Danh từ
[someone][something]

A piece of fabric or wire wound around itself.

"The rope had a tight twist that made it hard to unravel."

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