wrench

🇬🇧 UK/rentʃ/🇺🇸 US/'rentʃ/
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Definitions

v.

To pull or twist something violently; to injure a joint by twisting it.

猛扭,猛拉;扭伤

n.

A violent twist or pull; an injury caused by twisting; a hand tool used to grip and turn nuts or bolts.

猛扭;扭伤;扳手

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
wrenchother
=wrench

Common Collocations

  • 1.wrench open用力扭开
  • 2.monkey wrench活动扳手

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He had to wrench the rusted bolt with all his strength.

  • 2.

    The sudden turn of events was a terrible wrench to her emotions.

  • 3.

    The mechanic grabbed his wrench to tighten the loose fastener.

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