这些动词都含“弯、弯曲”之意。
curve指变成曲线或弧线状的动作或状态。
bend普通用词,指把某物变成曲线或角形。用于人时,指头部或身躯弯下。
bow指把头部或上身弯向前方的动作,也指社交中的礼节性动作。
crook指不规则的弯曲,也指按照规则或模型弯曲某物。
twist指通过转动、拧或扭使某物成弯曲状。
词源记忆法
来自PIE*sker,转,弯,词源同curve,crank.
In his preoccupation with Robyn, Crook had neglected everything.
克鲁克一心想着罗宾,忽略了其他一切事情。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》John took one child into the crook of each arm and let them nestle against him.
约翰一只臂弯搂着一个孩子,让他们舒服地靠着他。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》The voice on the line was vaguely familiar, but Crook couldn't place it at first.
电话里的声音有点儿熟悉,但是克鲁克一开始想不起来到底是谁。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》Why is everyone honoring him? He a crook! What kind of hero is that?
为什么每个人都推崇他? 他是个骗子! 这样算什么英雄好汉?
来源:网络文摘精选Donaldson was a petty crook with a string of previous offences.
唐纳森有一系列小的犯罪前科,但没犯过大事。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》"We supply financial information to selected clients," Crook said loftily.
“我们的金融信息服务对象是经过挑选的客户,”克鲁克傲慢地说道。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》Crook had resigned his post rather than be party to such treachery.
克鲁克已经辞职了,不愿参与这种背信弃义的行为。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》"Well done, Cassandra," Crook said. She blushed, but accepted the compliment with good grace.
“干得好,卡桑德拉。”克鲁克说。她脸一下子红了,但还是很有风度地接受了恭维。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》Don't worry — we'll have the money ready by 4 o'clock, by hook or by crook.
别担心—我们会想尽一切办法在4点钟前把钱准备好.
来源:互联网摘选Crook liked her well enough, but remained indifferent to her feminine charms.
克鲁格还比较喜欢她,只是对她的女性魅力却始终无动于衷。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》
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