| 单词 | kink |
| 释义 | kink (kɪŋk ) Word forms: kinks , kinking , kinked 1. countable noun A kink is a curve or twist in something which is otherwise or normally straight. ...a tiny black kitten with tufted ears and a kink in her tail. [+ in] Synonyms: twist, bend, wrinkle, knot 2. verb If something kinks or is kinked, it has, or it develops a curve or twist in it. ...her wet hair kinking in the breeze. [VERB] Increased pillow height kinks the neck and airway. [VERB noun] The kinked line in chart 1 represents this pattern. [VERB-ed] 3. countable noun A kink is a particular quality or feature of a person's mind or character, especially one which is thought to be unusual or abnormal. [informal] What kink did he have in his character? Synonyms: quirk, eccentricity, foible, idiosyncrasy 4. work out the kinks phrase [VERB inflects] If someone works out the kinks in a situation, they resolve the problems associated with it. ...working out the kinks of a potential trade agreement. ...joint sessions with her, to work out the kinks in the marriage. |
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