twist² n [C] 1 a shape made by twisting something, such as paper, rope, or hair 〔纸、绳子或头发的〕扭曲成的形状，捻子: pasta twists 麻花状面食 2 a sudden unexpected change in a story or situation 〔故事或局势〕意外的转折: Her disappearance added a new twist to the story. 她的失踪使故事发生了新的转折。 3 a part of something that has become twisted 〔某物的〕弯曲部分: twists in the wire 电线的弯曲处 4 a bend in a road, river etc 〔道路、河流等的〕转弯处