twist
英 [twɪst]
美[twɪst]
- vt. 捻;拧;扭伤;编织;使苦恼
- n. 扭曲;拧;扭伤
- vi. 扭动;弯曲
- n. (Twist)人名;(英)特威斯特
词组搭配
round the twist
(Brit. informal)out of one's mind; crazy
(英,非正式)疯癫的;发疯的
the games she plays &B{drive} me &B{round the twist}.
她玩的游戏令我发疯。
twist someone's arm
(informal)persuade someone to do something that they are or might be reluctant to do
(非正式)向…施加压力
twist in the wind
be left in a state of suspense or uncertainty
悬着,处于不确定状态
twist someone around one's little finger
twists and turns
intricate or convoluted dealings or circumstances
复杂(或曲折)变化
the twists and turns of her political career.
她政治生涯中的变迁。
twist (someone's) arm&I{【俚语】}
To coerce by or as if by physical force
向某人施加压力:用或好象用施加压力的办法来强迫某人服从
If you twist my arm, I'll stay for a second beer.
如果你向我施压的话,我会留下来喝第二杯啤酒