What does distortion mean?

A misleading change in how facts or ideas are presented. An unwanted change in shape, sound, or appearance.

How is distortion pronounced?

UK /dɪˈstɔːʃən/, US /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/.

/dɪˈstɔːʃən/ · /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

CEFR level C1Topic MediaWord #6731 in the learning path

歪曲；曲解

n. A misleading change in how facts or ideas are presented.

歪曲；曲解

n. An unwanted change in shape, sound, or appearance.

变形；失真

His version of our conversation was a complete distortion.

他对我们谈话的转述完全歪曲了原意。

The distortion of scientific findings in news reports can undermine public understanding of health risks.

新闻报道对科学研究结果的歪曲可能妨碍公众理解健康风险。

distortion of the facts指歪曲事实。

What does distortion mean?: A misleading change in how facts or ideas are presented. An unwanted change in shape, sound, or appearance.
How is distortion pronounced?: UK /dɪˈstɔːʃən/, US /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.