拧
turn; reverse; awkward
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
turn to tighten or loosen
Most commonly used for turning fasteners like screws or bottle caps.
Please help me tighten this screw, the chair is wobbly.
This ink bottle cap is too tight, I can't twist it open.
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He turned the faucet to let out hot water.
The mechanic was loosening the car's tire screws.
Please turn this knob to the highest setting.
adjective
reversed; wrong
informalUsed to describe speaking or thinking with mixed-up facts or order.
He was nervous and mixed up his words, making a joke.
I mixed up the math problem answers and got them all wrong.
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Don't mix up the order: buy tickets first, then enter the venue.
The host slipped up and mixed up the guest's name.
He used the idiom incorrectly, changing the whole meaning.
adjective
awkward; conflicting
informalUsed to describe tense, unfriendly interactions between people.
The two of them had a falling out over a small matter and grew more and more at odds.
These two policies conflict with each other, making them hard to implement.
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The couple has been having a tough time lately and aren't speaking to each other.
Team members have conflicting opinions, so the project is moving slowly.
The two of them grew more and more at odds as they talked, and finally parted ways unhappily.