contort

/kənˈtɔːt/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈtɔːrt/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈtȯrt/ (ame, mw)

contort — verb

  • contortpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • contortshe / she / it
  • contortedpast simple
  • contorting-ing form

1. to force your body, face, or another thing into an awkward twisted shape, or to

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

to force your body, face, or another thing into an awkward twisted shape, or to become bent that way.

例句

The yoga teacher warned Padma not to contort her spine during the difficult pose.

contort + body part

Ilan contorted his face when he tasted the bitter cough syrup.

contort + face to show discomfort

同義詞
  • twist

    more general; contort suggests a more strained or unnatural shape

  • distort

    often used when shape is spoiled or made irregular, especially in a more formal style

  • writhe

    usually describes a living body moving in pain rather than changing the shape of an object

反義詞
  • straighten

    to make something return to a normal straight shape

  • relax

    used of the body when strain or tightness stops

文法句型

contort + body part/object

contort + object + into + shape

subject + contort + in pain

用法筆記

Often used for bodies, faces, or soft objects that are forced into an awkward shape. With people or animals, it usually suggests pain, strain, or strong discomfort.

常見錯誤

❌She contorted the paper in half.
✅She folded the paper in half.
💡'contort' suggests an awkward twisted shape, not an ordinary neat bend.