distortion
UK/dis'tɒ:ʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
The act of twisting something out of shape, or the resulting deformed state.
扭曲，变形（行为或结果）。
n.
A misrepresentation of facts, ideas, or the truth.
曲解，歪曲。
n.
A change that spoils the accurate reproduction of a sound, image, or signal.
（声音、图像、信号的）失真。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of distort: dis- (apart) + tort (twist) + -ion (act/result). It names the act or result of bending something away from its true form — physical, factual, or in audio/video signals.
Root tort still carries 27 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.signal distortion信号失真
- 2.distortion of the facts对事实的歪曲
- 3.visual distortion视觉变形
- 4.cause distortion造成失真
Example Sentences
- 1.
There was noticeable distortion in the recording at high volume.
- 2.
The article was full of distortions of what he actually said.
- 3.
Heat caused a slight distortion in the metal frame.