The word "wrest" (pronounced [rest] or [rɛst]) is a versatile term. As a verb, it means to twist or turn forcefully, obtain with effort, distort facts, or seize something. As a noun, it refers to the act of twisting or a tuning key used for instruments.
这个单词 "wrest"(发音为 [rest] 或 [rɛst])是一个多义词,可以作为动词,表示用力拧、扭、费力取得、歪曲或抢夺;也可以作为名词,指拧扭的动作或乐器调音的校音钥。
| 单词 | wrest |
|---|---|
| 音标 | [rest] [rɛst] |
| 释义 | vt.["(用力)拧,扭","<文>费力取得","歪曲(事实等),曲解","扭夺,夺取,抢去"] n.["拧,扭","[乐](调校琴弦的)校音钥"] |
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