warping
[wˈɔrpɪŋ] /ˈwȯrp How to pronounce warp (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /wɔːp/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɔrpɪŋ] /wɔːrp/ (ame, ipa)
warping — 名詞
1. the set of long threads that are stretched out lengthwise on a loom (= a frame u
經紗
織布機上縱向的紗線
the set of long threads that are stretched out lengthwise on a loom (= a frame used for weaving cloth), with the weft threads woven across them.
Before starting the weave, Minh checked that the warping was evenly tensioned across the loom.
開始編織前，Minh 檢查了經紗在織布機上的張力是否均勻。
collocation: warping + evenly tensioned
Marta spent the morning winding the warping threads onto the loom for a striped silk scarf.
Marta 花了一整個上午將經紗纏繞到織布機上，準備織一條條紋絲巾。
collocation: preparing the warping
Old Mrs. Chen showed Rohan how to thread the warping through each metal heddle on the loom.
陳太太教 Rohan 如何將經紗穿過織布機上每個金屬綜片。
Sora ran her fingers across the warping, searching for a broken thread before weaving resumed.
Sora 用手指滑過經紗檢查是否有斷線，然後才繼續織布。
- warp
shorter form, used interchangeably in this context
- weft
the threads that run crosswise, opposite to the warp
文法句型
the + noun
possessive + noun
用法筆記
This sense refers specifically to the arrangement of threads on a weaving loom. It only occurs in textile contexts.
2. the condition of a flat or straight object — such as a piece of wood, a door, or
翹曲；變形
原為平坦或筆直的物體出現扭曲
the condition of a flat or straight object — such as a piece of wood, a door, or a shelf — becoming bent or crooked so it no longer lies flat or straight.
The carpenter knelt beside the oak door and measured a ten-millimetre warping at the bottom edge.
木匠跪在橡木門旁，測量出門板底部有十公釐的翹曲。
collocation: noticeable warping
The old vinyl record had a slight warping that made the needle jump during playback.
那張舊黑膠唱片有些微變形，播放時唱針會跳針。
The museum stored Renaissance portraits in a humidity-controlled vault to prevent frame warping.
博物館將文藝復興時期的畫作存放在恆濕庫房，以防止畫框翹曲。
Kemi noticed warping in the plastic board after washing it in hot water.
Kemi 注意到塑膠砧板用熱水清洗後出現了變形。
- bending
more general; warping implies an unwanted or irregular bend
- distortion
broader term; can apply to images, sound, or shape
- flatness
opposite condition of being level and unwarped
文法句型
the + noun
possessive + noun + of + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used with materials like wood, plastic, metal, or vinyl. The warping is usually caused by heat, moisture, or pressure.
常見錯誤
3. a harmful change in a person's mind, character, or moral sense that makes them t
扭曲；腐化
心智或道德上的不正常變化
a harmful change in a person's mind, character, or moral sense that makes them think or behave in an abnormal or unhealthy way.
The documentary showed how prolonged power can cause a moral warping in even well-meaning leaders.
那部紀錄片展示了長時間掌握權力如何使本意良善的領導人產生道德扭曲。
collocation: moral warping
Living in constant fear caused a gradual warping of Viktor's moral compass.
長期活在恐懼中使 Viktor 的道德指南針逐漸扭曲。
The psychologist wrote about the emotional warping that results from years of bullying at school.
心理學家撰文探討長期在校園遭受霸凌所導致的情感扭曲。
The historian argued that moral warping set in when gladiator fights became public entertainment in Rome.
歷史學家指出，當羅馬人將角鬥士比賽視為大眾娛樂時，道德扭曲便開始了。
- corruption
stronger moral judgment; active wrongdoing rather than passive distortion
- distortion
broader; can apply to facts, truth, or perception without a moral dimension
- integrity
moral soundness and consistency
文法句型
the + noun + of + noun
possessive + noun
用法筆記
This figurative sense is often used in discussions of psychology, ethics, or social criticism. It is not used in casual conversation.
warping — 動詞
- warpingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- warpings3rd person singular
- warpinging-ing form
- warpingedpast simple
1. to become bent or twisted out of a flat or straight shape, or to cause something
彎曲；翹起
木材等因潮濕或受熱而彎曲變形
to become bent or twisted out of a flat or straight shape, or to cause something — such as wood, metal, or plastic — to become bent or twisted, especially because of heat, moisture, or pressure.
Humidity warped the window frame so badly that Sophia could not shut it.
潮濕使窗框翹起變形，嚴重到 Sophia 關不上窗戶。
transitive: humidity + warped + object
The bamboo shelf began to warp after Ritu put a hot kettle on it.
Ritu 把熱水壺放在竹架上後，竹架開始彎曲。
intransitive: subject + began to warp
The wooden garage door had warped so badly that Yuki could see daylight through the gap.
木製車庫門翹起變形得相當嚴重，Yuki 從門縫就能看到外面的光線。
Owen placed two dehumidifiers in the basement to stop the oak floorboards from warping.
Owen 在地下室放了兩台除濕機，防止橡木地板翹起變形。
- flatten
to make something flat again after warping
文法句型
warp + object (transitive)
subject + warps (intransitive)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice ('the wood was warped by the damp'). The intransitive form describes a material's natural reaction over time.
常見錯誤
2. to make a person's character, thinking, or behaviour strange, harmful, or abnorm
使扭曲；敗壞
使人的性格或思想變得異常
to make a person's character, thinking, or behaviour strange, harmful, or abnormal, usually through a bad experience or prolonged exposure to a negative environment.
Years of working in a corrupt system had warped Ramón's sense of honesty.
在腐敗的體制中工作多年，扭曲了 Ramón 的誠實觀念。
transitive: experience + warps + sense of [value]
Kofi worried that violent video games were warping his brother's sense of right and wrong.
Kofi 擔心暴力電玩正在扭曲弟弟的是非觀。
A childhood spent in an abusive home had warped Esteban's understanding of love.
在受虐的家庭中度過童年，扭曲了 Esteban 對愛的理解。
The propaganda was meant to warp people's view of what was happening in the country.
那套宣傳旨在扭曲人們對國家真實情況的看法。
- reform
to improve or correct someone's character or behaviour
文法句型
warp + object (person/mind/character)
用法筆記
The object is typically an abstract quality (sense of justice, view of the world, moral compass) or a person's overall character. Not used for temporary moods.
常見錯誤
3. in science fiction, to travel faster than the speed of light by using technology
曲速航行
科幻中利用科技以超光速移動
in science fiction, to travel faster than the speed of light by using technology that bends the fabric of space, allowing a spaceship to reach distant planets or galaxies very quickly.
The starship Endeavour warped to the edge of the Andromeda galaxy in under three hours.
奮進號星艦以曲速航行至仙女座星系邊緣，僅用了不到三個小時。
intransitive: starship + warped to [destination]
New pilots train on simulators for six months before they safely warp across the solar system.
新進飛行員必須在模擬器上訓練六個月，才能安全地在太陽系中進行曲速航行。
The captain ordered the crew to warp to the Proxima colony for urgent engine repairs.
艦長命令船員以曲速航行至比鄰星殖民地，進行緊急引擎維修。
Roya's favourite scene is when the damaged ship warps away just as the asteroid field collapses.
Roya 最喜歡的一幕是受損的小飛船在小行星帶坍塌前一刻曲速逃離。
- jump
used in some sci-fi universes for immediate teleportation between points
文法句型
warp to [location]
用法筆記
Almost always appears with a destination phrase introduced by 'to' (e.g., 'warp to a planet'). The related noun phrase 'warp speed' is more common in everyday references to this concept.
4. in a computer or console game, to jump instantly from one area or level to anoth
傳送
電玩中瞬間移動到另一區域
in a computer or console game, to jump instantly from one area or level to another, often by using a cheat code, a special item, or a teleport point marked on the map.
Darius typed a cheat code that let him warp to the final boss room.
Darius 輸入了一組密技，讓他直接傳送到最終頭目的房間。
informal gaming context: warp + to [location]
In the HD remake, players can warp instantly between any two unlocked save points.
在 HD 重製版中，玩家可以在任何已解鎖的存檔點之間瞬間傳送。
In speedruns, experienced players use hidden warps to skip three levels and save twelve minutes.
在速通比賽中，老手玩家利用隱藏傳送點跳過三個關卡，省下十二分鐘。
Mei discovered a glowing warp point behind the waterfall that led to a secret bonus stage.
Mei 在瀑布後面發現一個發光的傳送點，通往一個祕密獎勵關卡。
- teleport
broader term; used in many fantasy and sci-fi contexts beyond gaming
- fast travel
standard modern gaming term for moving between discovered locations
文法句型
warp to [location]
warp into [area]
用法筆記
Common in discussions of retro games and speedrunning. In modern games, the terms 'fast travel' or 'teleport' are more frequently used, though 'warp' remains common among long-time gamers.