twist

英 [twɪst] 美[twɪst]

(Brit. informal)out of one's mind; crazy

(英，非正式)疯癫的；发疯的

the games she plays &B{drive} me &B{round the twist}.
她玩的游戏令我发疯。

(informal)persuade someone to do something that they are or might be reluctant to do

(非正式)向…施加压力

be left in a state of suspense or uncertainty

悬着，处于不确定状态

intricate or convoluted dealings or circumstances

复杂（或曲折）变化

the twists and turns of her political career.
她政治生涯中的变迁。

To coerce by or as if by physical force

向某人施加压力：用或好象用施加压力的办法来强迫某人服从

If you twist my arm, I'll stay for a second beer.
如果你向我施压的话，我会留下来喝第二杯啤酒

2. Twist the string carefully around the second stem with the other hand.: 用另外一只手小心地把细绳缠绕到第二根茎上。

3. Twist the mixture into individual sausages without splitting the skins.: 将混合物拧成一段段的香肠，不要把皮弄破。

4. By a curious twist of fate, cricket was also my favourite sport.: 让人感到惊奇的是，板球碰巧也是我最喜欢的运动。