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单词 contortion
释义
contortion
(kəntɔːʳʃən )
Word forms: contortions
countable noun
Contortions are movements of your body or face into unusual shapes or positions.
I had to admire the contortions of the gymnasts. [+ of]
Synonyms: twist, distortion, deformity, convolution  
Collocations:
facial contortions
This was not only because of his insistent, heavy bass lines but also because his facial contortions provided a much-needed bit of visual stimulus.
Times, Sunday Times
Start practising your facial contortions.
Times, Sunday Times
Staying in 'camp' requires facial contortions that send my jaw muscles into spasm.
Times, Sunday Times
Unfortunately, despite being one of the most advanced robots of his kind, his facial contortions cause him to look as if he has had a few drinks too many.
Times, Sunday Times
Along with his short height (he measured) and his facial contortions, this hyperactivity produced a highly comic effect.
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