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distort

/dɪˈstɔːt/ · /dɪˈstɔːrt/

CEFR level C1Topic MediaWord #6775 in the learning path

歪曲;曲解

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Definitions

v. to present information in a misleading or inaccurate way

歪曲;曲解

v. to change the natural shape, appearance, or sound of something

使变形;使失真

Example

That edited clip distorts what I actually said.

那段剪辑过的视频歪曲了我实际说的话。

Selective reporting can distort public understanding of environmental issues and weaken support for necessary reforms.

选择性报道可能歪曲公众对环境问题的理解,并削弱人们对必要改革的支持。

Collocations

  • distort the truth
  • distort an image
  • distort public perception

Word family

  • distortion (n.)
  • distorted (adj.)

Synonyms

  • misrepresent
  • twist

Usage tip

既可指歪曲事实,也可指图像、声音失真。

FAQ

What does distort mean?
to present information in a misleading or inaccurate way to change the natural shape, appearance, or sound of something
How is distort pronounced?
UK /dɪˈstɔːt/, US /dɪˈstɔːrt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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eloquentadj. 雄辩的;有说服力的C1 · Mediadistortionn. 歪曲;曲解C1 · Mediaobsceneadj. 淫秽的;猥亵的C1 · Mediarevelationn. 惊人的发现;被揭露的事C1 · Mediaperiodicaln. 期刊;杂志C1 · Mediareportagen. 新闻报道;报道写作C2 · Mediaalludev. 间接提及;暗指C1 · Media
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