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单词 plot twist
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Definition of plot twist in English:

plot twist

noun
  • An unexpected development in a book, film, television programme, etc.

    I won't give the big plot twist away
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The psychological theme is left unexplored - abandoned in favor of the old double and triple-cross, the dry satisfaction of the plot twist.
    • Instead, he spools out an obvious, by-the-numbers plot, with an ending bereft of any impact thanks to a too-convenient plot twist.
    • Note: This review gives away the plot twist at the end of the first act.
    • The film's portrayal of a powerless woman dragged along by the tide of events doesn't lend itself to edge of the seat plot twists.
    • Well, to anyone who didn't see that plot twist coming creakily down the pike, I very much envy your ability to be continually surprised at the movies.
    • The big problem is, the script (by a bunch of folks) is knuckleheaded, employing a plot twist that defies all reason for the sake of mere surprise.
    • Anyway, the mystery of James' eccentric behavior is eventually revealed in a plot twist that was blindingly obvious half an hour earlier.
    • This is not a film for cynics or suspicious types who expect plot twists to pop out at them.
    • But nothing is what it seems and plot twists keep you guessing throughout the series.
    • Wayland then manages to turn the tables on them in a rather surprising string of plot twists.
    • The rest of the movie is concerned with what passes for plot twists.
    • At this point, the film begins to play its highest cards, with a breathtaking new plot twist about every three minutes.
    • Those unfamiliar with the saga are bound to be mystified by the more arcane plot twists.
    • The themes and plot twists will surprise no one well versed in the samurai genre.
    • The fact that eternal life ends up being spookier than death gives the story a unique philosophical dimension, helping to ground the more overwrought plot twists.
    • I was once graded down on a high school creative writing assignment for utilizing the same lame plot twist.
    • Plus, the film offers a surprise or two, although the plot twists are gradually revealed rather than sprung upon us.
    • The acting is generally strong and the plot twists clever.
    • Yeah, who didn't see that plot twist coming?
    • Ultimately, the film is funny, biting and has some neat plot twists.
 
 

Definition of plot twist in US English:

plot twist

noun
  • An unexpected development in a book, film, television program, etc.

    I won't give the big plot twist away
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Wayland then manages to turn the tables on them in a rather surprising string of plot twists.
    • The fact that eternal life ends up being spookier than death gives the story a unique philosophical dimension, helping to ground the more overwrought plot twists.
    • But nothing is what it seems and plot twists keep you guessing throughout the series.
    • The acting is generally strong and the plot twists clever.
    • The film's portrayal of a powerless woman dragged along by the tide of events doesn't lend itself to edge of the seat plot twists.
    • The psychological theme is left unexplored - abandoned in favor of the old double and triple-cross, the dry satisfaction of the plot twist.
    • Note: This review gives away the plot twist at the end of the first act.
    • The rest of the movie is concerned with what passes for plot twists.
    • Ultimately, the film is funny, biting and has some neat plot twists.
    • Well, to anyone who didn't see that plot twist coming creakily down the pike, I very much envy your ability to be continually surprised at the movies.
    • Yeah, who didn't see that plot twist coming?
    • Plus, the film offers a surprise or two, although the plot twists are gradually revealed rather than sprung upon us.
    • The themes and plot twists will surprise no one well versed in the samurai genre.
    • Instead, he spools out an obvious, by-the-numbers plot, with an ending bereft of any impact thanks to a too-convenient plot twist.
    • Those unfamiliar with the saga are bound to be mystified by the more arcane plot twists.
    • This is not a film for cynics or suspicious types who expect plot twists to pop out at them.
    • Anyway, the mystery of James' eccentric behavior is eventually revealed in a plot twist that was blindingly obvious half an hour earlier.
    • The big problem is, the script (by a bunch of folks) is knuckleheaded, employing a plot twist that defies all reason for the sake of mere surprise.
    • I was once graded down on a high school creative writing assignment for utilizing the same lame plot twist.
    • At this point, the film begins to play its highest cards, with a breathtaking new plot twist about every three minutes.
 
 
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