contortion

• n. 扭弯；扭歪

词态变化

英文词源

contortion (n.)

early 15c., from Middle French contorsion or directly from Latin contortionem (nominative contorsio), noun of action from past participle stem of contorquere (see contort).

双语例句

1. Their bodies had suffered contortion as a result of malnutrition.

由于营养不良他们的躯体都变了形。

来自《权威词典》

2. This sentence was spoken with the bitterness of self - upbraiding, and a contortion of visage absolutely demoniacal.

这话是用辛辣的 自我 谴责的口吻说出来的,说话时他的面孔也歪扭得象个地道的魔鬼.

来自辞典例句

3. Also yoga is very similar to contortion.

而且瑜珈和柔术是很相似的.

来自互联网

4. The incidents of sexual violence laid bare the horrible contortion of human nature inflicted by war.

性暴力事件揭示了战争对人性的极端扭曲.

来自互联网