twist
Prononciation : [twɪst]
Contexte : « physical action »
(verb) to turn or rotate something around a central point. This can be like when you use your hands to turn something or change its shape.
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She twisted the cap off the bottle easily.
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He didn't twist the knob hard enough, so the door wouldn't open.
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Can you twist this piece of paper into a spiral?
Contexte : « physical action »
(noun) a movement where something is turned or rotated. This can refer to a bend in an object or a change in its shape.
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There was a twist in the rope that made it easier to pull.
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The stick had no twist at all; it was perfectly straight.
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Did you notice the twist in the path as we walked?
Contexte : « storytelling »
(verb) to change the direction of a story or idea in an unexpected way. Like when a movie suddenly surprises you with something you didn't see coming.
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The movie had a twist that made everyone gasp.
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The story didn't have any twists; it was very predictable.
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Did you like the twist at the end of the story?
Contexte : « storytelling »
(noun) an unexpected change or development in a story. It catches the audience by surprise and makes the story more interesting.
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The twist in the plot kept the readers on the edge of their seats.
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There were no twists in the book, so it felt very boring.
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What did you think about the twist that happened in chapter three?