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单词 writhen
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Definition of writhen in English:

writhen

(also wrythen)
adjective ˈrɪð(ə)nˈriT͟Hən
  • 1literary Twisted or contorted out of normal shape or form.

    〈诗/文〉扭曲的,变形的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The mist spreads, smooth despite its writhen mass, dividing neatly and travelling down in four directions.
    • Gwyneth stopped for a moment along the writhen and narrow forest path, ‘Something isn't right Evelyn…‘
    • It's afternoon, about a quarter to one, and the sparrows abound, alighting in the numerous olive trees twisting in writhen contortion round the flanks of the pavilion.
  • 2(of antique glass or silver) having spirally twisted ornamentation.

    (古董玻璃杯、银器)有螺旋形装饰纹的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Among these may be mentioned the writhen knop dating from about 1550.
    • This small corkscrew has a green-stained ivory handle and a silver shank with beaded and writhen fluted decoration.

Origin

Old English in the sense 'plaited, entwined', archaic past participle of writhe.

Definition of writhen in US English:

writhen

adjectiveˈriT͟Hən
  • 1literary Twisted or contorted out of normal shape or form.

    〈诗/文〉扭曲的,变形的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Gwyneth stopped for a moment along the writhen and narrow forest path, ‘Something isn't right Evelyn…‘
    • It's afternoon, about a quarter to one, and the sparrows abound, alighting in the numerous olive trees twisting in writhen contortion round the flanks of the pavilion.
    • The mist spreads, smooth despite its writhen mass, dividing neatly and travelling down in four directions.
  • 2(of antique glass or silver) having spirally twisted ornamentation.

    (古董玻璃杯、银器)有螺旋形装饰纹的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This small corkscrew has a green-stained ivory handle and a silver shank with beaded and writhen fluted decoration.
    • Among these may be mentioned the writhen knop dating from about 1550.

Origin

Old English in the sense ‘plaited, entwined’, archaic past participle of writhe.

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